Convention Journal - Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh

CONVENTION JOURNAL
ONE HUNDRED FORTIETH
ANNUAL CONVENTION
of the
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 th & 5 th , 2005
MARRIOTT HOTEL
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
and
TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

TABLE OF CONTENTS
140 th Convention Information ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 4
Diocesan Personnel ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 5
Purpose, General Directions & Policies ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 6
Standing Rules for Convention ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 6
Order of Business ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 8
Resolutions ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 10
Official List of Clergy of the Diocese ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 12
Letters Dimissory (Accepted & Issued) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 16
Deaths ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 16
Ordinations ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 16
Order of Priest ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 16
Milestone Anniversaries ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 18
Churches in Union with the Diocese ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 19
Committees of the Diocese (elected) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 27
Minutes of the 140 th Convention ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 29
2006 Budget ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 38
Budget Explanatory Notes ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 46
2006 Assessments & Growth Fund ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 48
2005 Assessments by Parish with Redirections ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 50
2005 National and International Portions Designated to Missions ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 51
Reports of Canonical Bodies/Officers
The Bishop’s Pre­Convention Report ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 54
The Bishop’s Annual Address ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 60
The Assistant Bishop’s Pre­Convention Report ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 64
The Canon Missioner’s Pre­Convention Report ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 64
Congregational Developer – Small Congregations ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 66
Congregational Developer – New Congregations ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 66
Director of Administration ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 68
Standing Committee ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 69
The Board of Trustees ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 70
Diocesan Growth Fund ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 71
Diocesan Council ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 72
Diocesan Council Working Groups:
Commission on Ministry ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 73
Reports of Diocesan Committees, Institutions, Organizations:
Deacon Formation Program ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 75
Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 76
Cuba Committee ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 76
Director of Communications ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 77
Diocesan Archives ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 78
Happening ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 79
The Daughters of the King ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 80
Commission on Racism ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 81
Episcopal Relief and Development ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 82
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Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Pittsburgh Chapter ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 82
The Resource Center ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 83
Canterbury Place ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 84
Commission on Aging ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 84
The Episcopal Church Missionary Community ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 85
Rock the World Mission Alliance ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 86
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 87
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 88
Trinity Cathedral Chapter ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 89
Deacon’s Hospital Ministry ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 90
Education for Ministry (“EFM”) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 91
Christian Associates of Southwest PA ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 91
Church Army ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 92
South American Missionary Society ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 93
Minutes of the 139 th Convention ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 95
2006 Active Clergy Compensation Guidelines ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 112
Parish Rankings ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 113
2005 Approved Budget ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 114
Budget Explanatory Notes ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 122
2005 Assessments & Growth Fund ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 124
2004 Assessments by Parish with Redirections ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 126
2004 National Askings Designated to Alternate Missions ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 127
2004 Summary of Parochial Vital Statistics ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 129
2004 Parochial Finance Report –Revenue ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 130
Report of Independent Auditors ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 131
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The 140 th CONVENTION of
the EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
will be held
NOVEMBER 4 th ­ 5 th , 2005
at the MARRIOTT HOTEL, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
(Friday, November 4 th )
and TRINITY CATHEDRAL
in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
(Saturday, November 5 th )
DEADLINES FOR PRE­CONVENTION BINDER
AND CONVENTION JOURNAL REPORTS
Pre­Convention packet (Proposed Budget, Nominating Committee report, Resolutions):
deadline for submissions is August 10.
Pre­Convention packet is distributed in September.
Convention Journal reports: deadline for reports given at Convention is the last day of
Convention; deadline for minutes is December 10.
Convention Journal is distributed in February.
SUBMITTING RESOLUTIONS FOR CONVENTION
In order to be included in the Pre­Convention packet and given maximum time for
consideration by deputies and districts, resolutions must be submitted to Diocesan Council
before the first Tuesday in June (Council’s final meeting before September).
Resolutions may be filed after this date to Diocesan Council by the first Tuesday in
October. Convention deputies will receive copies of these resolutions before Convention, but
districts will not have an opportunity to discuss them.
After the first Tuesday in October, resolutions may still be filed, but permission to
proceed must be granted by the Bishop and sufficient copies made available for distribution
to every deputy at Convention.
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A.D. 2005
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
Diocesan Office, 535 Smithfield Street, 900 Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15222­2467
PHONE: 412­281­6131 FAX: 412­471­5591
WEB SITE: http://www.pgh.anglican.org
BISHOP
The Right Rev. Robert Wm. Duncan
The Seventh Bishop of Pittsburgh
duncan@pgh.anglican.org
ASSISTANT BISHOP
The Right Rev. Henry Scriven
scriven@pgh.anglican.org
CANON MISSIONER
The Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays
hays@pgh.anglican.org
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Vacant
DIOCESAN STAFF
Peter Frank
Director of Communications
frank@pgh.anglican.org
Marsha Tallant
Accountant
tallant@pgh.anglican.org
Melanie Contz Nicole Pollard
Secretary to Bishop Duncan Secretary to Bishop Scriven
contz@pgh.anglican.org pollard@pgh.anglican.org
Bonnie Catalano Janet Cummings
Secretary to Canon Missioner Secretary to Director of
catalano@pgh.anglican.org Administration
cummings@pgh.anglican.org
Heather Jacoby Lynne Wohleber
Receptionist Archivist
jacoby@pgh.anglican.org wohleber@pgh.anglican.org
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE CONVENTION
The Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh meets annually to transact the many regular business items of any
such assembly. Among these are: to celebrate Holy Communion and to hear the Bishop’s Annual Address; to
elect persons to the various diocesan committees and boards; to consider any changes (amendments) to our
Constitution or Canons; to receive, discuss, and act upon the assessment and budget; to receive reports from the
various committees of the diocese; and to act upon any motions, notices, and resolutions properly presented to
the Convention.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
REGISTRATION – All deputies (clerical and lay) must register their attendance for both Friday and Saturday
sessions using the proper sign­in sheet provided. Clergy sign in on the white sheet and lay deputies sign in on
the yellow sheet. The sign­in sheets are to be left on the respective tables. Alternates replacing regular deputies
must declare on the sign­in sheet which deputy they are replacing.
Please sign your name (and parish) as you wish it recorded and read.
SEATING – Seating is assigned by Districts, look for signs as you enter the meeting space. Guests are not to
sit in the District seating area. There will be a separate seating section for guests.
BALLOTS – The ballots will be distributed in each registration packet. Ballots for non­parochial clergy may
be obtained from the Secretary at that time.
POLICY ON DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
1. No material will be placed on the Official Registration table.
2. No material is to be distributed on the Convention floor except as authorized by the Bishop.
3. A table for official documents relating to the business of Convention will be provided.
4. The Sergeant at Arms will monitor and enforce these rules under the direction of the President and
Convention Committee Chairman.
STANDING RULES FOR CONVENTION
1. Meetings of the Convention shall be called to order promptly at the time specified in the Order of Business.
Clergy and deputies shall be seated five minutes before that time. Other times listed in the Order of
Business are approximate and intended to indicate merely the order.
2. Only clerical members and lay deputies may make motions or vote. Those lay persons prescribed in Canon
II, Section 3 may speak when requested by the President.
3. To obtain the floor, a member shall approach a microphone, address the chair, receive recognition, state
name and parish and then state the business for which the floor was obtained.
4. Motions, including amendments, shall be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the maker and seconded, and
sent immediately to the desk of the Secretary.
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5. Except by permission of the Convention, granted by a two­thirds vote without debate, no one may speak
more than twice to the same question on the same day; or more than once if someone who has not spoken
wishes to do so; or for more than two minutes at a time; and a time limit of twenty minutes shall be set on
discussion of any one subject.
6. The Bishop or other person serving as President shall appoint timekeepers, tellers and other non­elected
officials necessary for the Convention.
7. Any scheduled business not finished at the time that a recess is taken shall be resumed at the next business
session at the point where it was interrupted.
8. The rules contained in “Roberts Rules of Order – Newly Revised” shall govern this Convention in all cases
in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and this
diocese.
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WORKSHOPS: “ONE CHURCH: BATTLING RACISM, POVERTY & PERSECUTION”
will be offered at the Marriott Hotel at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M.
Workshops on
Dialog on Racism / Feed, Seed and Lead / God’s Strength in the Midst of Persecution: One Man’s Story
ONE HUNDRED FORTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION
PROPOSED ORDER OF BUSINESS
“One Church of Miraculous Expectation and Missionary Grace”
“ONE CHURCH: BATTLING RACISM, POVERTY & PERSECUTION”
DAY ONE
Friday, November 4, A.D. 2005
Marriott Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11:30­1:20 P.M. Registration of Convention Deputies (Day One)
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROLL CALL VOTES,
REGISTRATION FOR DEPUTIES FOR FRIDAY’S BUSINESS SESSION WILL BE
OPEN FROM 11:30 A.M. to 1:20 P.M. ONLY. TO BE CERTIFIED FOR FRIDAY
ROLL­CALL VOTING, SHOULD SUCH VOTING BE REQUESTED, THE
DEPUTY (OR ALTERNATE) MUST HAVE REGISTERED BY 1:20 P.M. ON
FRIDAY.
1:00 P.M. Noonday Prayer and Homily, The Rev. Canon Mary Hays, Preacher
1:20 P.M. Organization of Convention
Roll Call/ Certification of Quorum
Claims of Deputies to Seats
Minutes of the 139 th Annual Convention
1:30 P.M. The Bishop’s Address
2:00 P.M. Report of the Director of Administration ­ Presentation of the 2006 Annual Budget ­
Questions, Clarification, Proposal Time
Adoption of the 2006 Budget, Schedule of Assessments and 2006 Clergy Comp.
Guide
2:30 P.M. Proposed Resolution #1
3:20 P.M. Break
3:30 P.M. Video Presentation: A Year in the Life of the Diocese
3:40 P.M. Nominations Committee Report
Elections: First Ballot
4:00 P.M. Greetings from the Rev. Gary Harke, PA Council of Churches
4:10 P.M. Leadership Reports
President, Standing Committee
President, Board of Trustees
President, Diocesan Council
President, Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation
President, Episcopal Church Women
4:45 P.M. District Caucuses
Election by Districts for Council and Board of Trustees
5:15 P.M. Fellowship Time ­ Marriott Hotel – Second Floor
(Wider Diocesan Family joins the Convention gathering)
6:15 P.M. Evening Worship & Convention Banquet
($28.00 per person: open to all; advanced reservations required)
7:45 P.M. Keynote Speaker: Baroness Caroline Cox ­ Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords,
United Kingdom
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“ONE CHURCH: BATTLING RACISM, POVERTY & PERSECUTION”
DAY TWO
Saturday, November 5, A.D. 2005
Trinity Cathedral
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
7:30 – 9:15 A.M. Registration of Convention Deputies (Day Two)
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROLL CALL VOTES,
REGISTRATION FOR DEPUTIES FOR SATURDAY’S BUSINESS SESSION
WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:30 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. ONLY. TO BE CERTIFIED FOR
SATURDAY ROLL­CALL VOTING, SHOULD SUCH VOTING BE REQUESTED,
THE DEPUTY (OR ALTERNATE) MUST HAVE REGISTERED BY 9:15 A.M. ON
SATURDAY.
8:30 A.M. Choral Matins and Homily – The Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, Assistant Bishop, Homilist
9:15 A.M. Roll Call/Certification of Quorum
Reports of Elections
Report from Ballot 1
Report of District Elections to Council and Board of Trustees
9:20 A.M. Elections: Second Ballot (with additional ballots as required)
9:30 A.M. Convention Reports
Report of the Commission on Racism
Commission on Aging
Commission on Ministry
10:00 A.M. Other Resolutions
10:45 A.M. Other Reports of Organizations, Committees, Institutions (by title)
Other Business
Mission Minutes
11:30 A.M. TIME CERTAIN FOR THE CONCLUSION OF CONVENTION BUSINESS.
CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OR DEBATE BEYOND THIS HOUR WILL
REQUIRE A MOTION TO EXTEND.
11:45 A.M. Convention Eucharist
1:30 P.M. Adjournment (sine die)
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RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED BEFORE CONVENTION
Resolution on the Anglican Communion
Resolved, that this 140 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh:
1) accepts the Windsor Report (2004), and its corollary documents the Lambeth 1.10 text (1998) and the
Dromantine Communiqué (2005), as the basis on which this Diocese, the Episcopal Church in the
United States of America, and the Anglican Communion can go forward together; and
2) calls upon Pittsburgh’s deputies to the 76 th General Convention (June 2006) to do everything in their
power to help that Convention make a clear statement of submission to the teaching of, and a clear
statement of intent to abide by the requirements of, said Windsor Report and its corollary documents;
and
3) declares that, should the 76 th General Convention determine to continue its “walk apart” from the
Anglican Communion – by its failure to accept unreservedly the Windsor Report and its corollary
documents or to commit to a church life consonant with them – the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
will stand with all Anglican Churches, Dioceses and Provinces that hold and maintain the ‘Historic
Faith, Doctrine, Sacrament and Discipline of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church’ whatever
the costs or actions required to do so.
RESOLUTION #2
Proposed Resolution for Diocesan Convention 2005 ­ In Support of Women's Ministry
Whereas the Episcopal Church recognized in 1972 that women serving in the diaconate were a part of the
ordained ministries of this church; and
Whereas women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion since the historic priesting
of the Reverend Dr. Florence Li Tim­0i in 1944 and regularly so since the ordination of women to the
priesthood was re­established in 1971 by the Diocese of Hong Kong; and
Whereas 2006 will be the 30th anniversary of the General Convention decision to support women's
ordination to the priesthood; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh was among the first to ordain women to the priesthood following the
1976 General Convention, when the Right Reverend Robert Bracewell Appleyard, fifth bishop of Pittsburgh,
priested the Reverend Beryl T. Choi on 8 January 1977; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh has encouraged and ordained women called to the priesthood while
respecting those who have not come to this same theological position,
Therefore, Be it Resolved
That the Diocese of Pittsburgh commends all women in the diocese for their ministry, especially those who
are ordained; affirms its intent to continue raising up, ordaining, and supporting women as priests in this
diocese; and designates 2006 as a year of celebration of women's ministry in the diocese during which time
the diocese will make a special effort to encourage women in the discernment of their calls.
Rationale: Approximately 20 per cent of the clergy canonically resident in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are
women. They serve as rectors, priests­in­charge, chaplains, and in a variety of specialized ministries. One
serves as the Canon Missioner for the diocese, another as Provost of the Cathedral. The diocese has been
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lessed by the faithful ministry of the ordained women in our midst. Although the Diocese of Pittsburgh has
been ordaining women as priests for twenty­seven years, it has done so while respecting the consciences of
those within the diocese who do not support women's ordination. In the last several years, however, the
proportion of women in process to become priests has been unfortunately slim. The effect of this resolution
would be to recognize women priests and deacons for the work they have done, to praise all women (lay and
ordained) for their ministry, and to remind the diocese that we have a role to play in the encouragement of
women to enter the priesthood.
Submitted by:
The Reverend Cynthia Bronson Sweigert, Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill; Dr. Joan R. Gundersen,
Church of the Redeemer Squirrel Hill; Linda Getts, Church of the Good Shepherd, Hazelwood; Robert L.
Pierce, Jr., St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, Franklin Park; Charlotte S. Pierce, St. Brendan's Episcopal
Church, Franklin Park; Joyce Magee, Christ Church, Indiana
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OFFICIAL LIST OF THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE
In the order of Canonical residence
December 2005
BISHOPS
2002 The Right Reverend Henry William Scriven
1992 The Right Reverend Robert William Duncan
1981 The Right Reverend Alden Moinet Hathaway, Retired
PRIESTS AND DEACONS
The Reverend –
1949 Don Hargrave Gross, Ph.D., Retired, Grace Church, Mt. Washington, PA
1949 Gilbert Merwin Watt, Retired, St. Thomas’, Oakmont, PA
1951 Russell Wood Turner, Retired, West Melbourne, FL
1955 Richard Wood Davies, Retired, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, PA/Old St. Luke’s, Woodville, PA
1955 Charles Percy Martin, Retired, St. Bartholomew’s, Scottdale, PA
1957 Ralph Pearson Brooks, Jr., Ph.D., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1960 John Milton Leggett, Retired, St. John’s, Donora, PA
1962 Arthur Charles Dilg, Retired, Regular Supply, St. Peter’s, Blairsville, PA
1962 David Cameron Casto, Retired, Little Falls, NJ
1963 Roger Craig Bell, St. Gregory’s Abbey, Three Rivers, MI
1964 Jack V. Dolan, Deacon, St. Mary’s, Charleroi, PA
1965 John David Else, Center for Spirituality In 12­Step Recovery, Pittsburgh, PA
1966 Lynn Chester Edwards, Retired, Interim, St. Matthew’s, Homestead, PA
1967 Austin Avery Hurd, Jr., Retired, Leesburg, FL
1969 David A. St. Clair, Retired, Colorado Springs, CO
1971 Norman David Drysdale, Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1971 John Guest, D.D., Sewickley, PA
1972 Andrew Joseph Tibus, Vienna, VA
1974 Robert L. Kooser, Retired, Connellsville, PA
1975 James B. Edwards, Jr., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1976 John C. Parker, Jr., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1977 Jared J. Jackson, Th.D., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1977 Leslie Graf Reimer, Calvary Church, East Liberty, PA
1977 David Leon Kinsey, Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1977 Christopher H. Barker, Ph.D., Retired, Gibsonia, PA
1978 Peter Hugh Davids, Ph.D., Stafford, TX
1979 Stephen F. Noll, Uganda Christian University, Uganda
1979 Edward M. Wood, Allison Park, PA
1979 George L. Werner, D.D., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1979 James A. Forrest, Retired, St. David’s, Peter’s Township, PA
1980 Patricia King Carnahan, D. Min., Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1981 Leslie Parke Fairfield, Trinity Episcopal School, Ambridge, PA
1982 Scott T. Quinn, Church of the Nativity, Crafton, PA
1982 Christine Elizabeth Visminas, Framingham, MA
1983 Joanne Bash Hetrick, Deacon, Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1984 John Hayes Park, Dean, Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Peru
1984 Diane Elise Shepard, St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg, PA
1984 Ann McDonald Staples, Deacon, Sts. Thomas & Luke ­ Patton, PA
1985 John Kendal Hervey, Pasadena, CA
1985 Lawrence Knotts, Christ Church, Greensburg, PA
1985 James Burdette Simons, St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier, PA
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1985 Ronald Younkin, Deacon, Fayetteville, AR
1985 Charles Michael Starr, D. Min., Chaplain, Pittsburgh, PA
1986 David H. Barnhouse, M.D., Retired, Santa Barbara, CA
1986 Kenneth George Kocharhook, Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1986 Peter Erling Ostrander, Ph.D., St. George’s, Waynesburg, PA
1986 Joseph Anthony Vitunic, Jr., Church of the Savior, Ambridge, PA
1986 Stanley Alexander Burdock, Christ Church, Brownsville, PA
1987 Joseph Koch, Deacon, St. Stephen’s, McKeesport, PA/ Transfiguration, Clairton, PA
1987 Elizabeth Mary Weatherwax, Retired, Pittsburgh, PA
1987 Jeane T. Steele, Deacon, Retired, Pawleys Island, SC
1987 George Pierce, Retired, The Church Army, Madeira Beach, FL
1987 James E. Bauer, M.D., Retired, Clymer, PA
1988 Ruth Wick Manson, Deacon, Christ Church, Greensburg, PA
1988 William Charles Rau, Deacon, St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg, PA
1988 Elizabeth Steiner Huff Rodewald, Deacon, Fox Chapel, PA
1988 J. Douglas McGlynn, D. Min., Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI
1989 Arnold W. Klukas, Ph.D., Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI
1989 Thomas Richard Finnie, St. Peter’s, Uniontown, PA
1989 John Anthony Golden, Jr., Retired, Princeton, NJ
1989 Rebecca C. Spanos, Deacon, Retired, Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland, PA
1989 Gary Dean Miller, Holy Innocents, Leechburg, PA/Trinity, Freeport, PA
1990 Carl Cleveland Neely, Jr., Trinity, Beaver, PA
1990 Florence Ann Paton, Retired, Ascension, Oakland, PA
1990 Eric Jon Taylor, St. Philip’s, Moon Township, PA
1990 Gregory John Malley, Archdeacon, Church of the Ascension, Oakland, PA
1990 Wade A. Lawrence, Deacon, Christ Church, North Hills, PA
1992 C. Bradley Wilson, Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA
1992 Mark James Pruitt, St. George’s School, Newport, RI
1993 William Warner Haslett, III, Retired, Windber, PA
1993 Marion Janet Kush, Deacon, St. Mark’s, Johnstown, PA
1994 L. P. Whistler Hays, Rock the World, Ambridge, PA
1994 Laura Yates Theis, Deacon, Sewickley, PA
1994 Jeffrey D. Murph, St. Thomas’, Oakmont, PA
1994 Bruce M. Robison, D. Min., St. Andrew’s, Highland Park, PA
1995 Cynthia Bronson Sweigert, Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill, PA
1995 Barbara Alleyne Knotts, Christ Church, Greensburg, PA
1995 Don C. Youse, Jr., M.D., Emmanuel Church, North Side, PA
1995 John Stanley Gabig, Pittsburgh, PA
1995 Mark R. Wright, St. David’s, Peters Township, PA
1995 Geoffrey Whitman Chapman, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley, PA
1995 Peter C. Moore, D. Min., Sewickley, PA
1996 Catherine M. Brall, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA
1996 David D. Wilson, St. Paul’s, Kittanning, PA
1996 John M. Heidengren, Prince of Peace, Hopewell Township, PA
1996 Harold T. Lewis, Ph.D., Calvary Church, East Liberty, PA
1997 Huett M. Fleming, Jr., Church of the Good Shepherd, Hazelwood, PA
1997 Linda E. Manuel, St. Andrew’s, New Kensington, PA
1997 Karen B. Stevenson, Trinity Church, Washington, PA
1997 Paul A. Sutcliffe, Jr., Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, PA
1997 William J. Geisler, D. Min., St Stephen's, McKeesport, PA
1997 Mary Maggard Hays, Canon Missioner, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 Thomas Prichard, Overland Park, KS
1998 Grant LeMarquand, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA
1998 Catherine Munz, St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park, PA
1998 James D. Shoucair, Christ Church, North Hills, PA
1998 Dennett Buettner, Seeds of Hope, Bloomfield, PA
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1998 Robert Banse, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 Carol Henley, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 Christine McIlvain, Deacon, Christ Church, North Hills, PA
1998 Mark P. Stevenson, Deacon, Trinity Church, Washington, PA
1998 Michael D. Wurschmidt, Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland, PA
1999 J. Mark Zimmerman, D. Min., St. Francis­in­the­Fields, Somerset, PA
1999 Ruth E. Correll, Potomac, MD
1999 Colleen M. Klingensmith, Deacon, Holy Innocents, Leechburg, PA
1999 Gaea A. Thompson, Chaplain, Canterbury Place, Bloomfield, PA
1999 Laura D. Wicker, Deacon, Church of the Savior, Ambridge, PA
1999 Stephen M. Smalley, St. Barnabas, Brackenridge, PA
1999 Philip Wainwright, St. Peter’s, Brentwood, PA
1999 Mabel Fanguy, Canonsburg, PA
1999 William Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana, PA
1999 Joseph Martin, Church of Our Saviour, Glenshaw, PA
1999 Donald A. Cox, Sugar Grove, NC
2000 Judith M. Gentle, Ph.D., Pittsburgh, PA
2000 Andrea Jackson Buettner, Deacon, Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland/ Seeds of Hope, Bloomfield, PA
2000 Jean Dawson Chess, Deacon, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park, PA
2000 John Edward Fierro, St. Paul’s, Monongahela, PA
2000 Moni McIntyre, Ph.D., Church of the Holy Cross, Homewood, PA
2000 Langdon Pegram, M.D., Christ Church, New Brighton, PA
2000 H. Lawrence Thompson, III, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA
2000 Richard P. Pocalyko, Atlanta, GA
2000 Sudduth R. Cummings, St. Paul’s by the Sea, Jacksonville, FL
2000 Dallam Ferneyhough, St. Luke’s, Georgetown, PA
2000 Ira C. Houck, Jr., Grace, Mt. Washington, PA
2000 Paul A. Cooper, St. Christopher’s, Warrendale/Cranberry Township, PA
2000 J. Bruce Geary, St. Peter’s, Butler, PA
2001 Agustin Zubieta, South American Missionary Society, La Paz, Bolivia
2001 Phyllis Margaret Alston, Aliquippa, PA
2001 Lawrence Christopher Deihle, St. Thomas, Oakmont, PA
2001 Robert Gant Watkin, The Falls Church, VA
2001 John P. Bailey, Fox Chapel, PA
2001 Daniel E. Hall, M.D., Pittsburgh, PA
2001 John Paul Chaney, Seeds of Hope, Bloomfield, PA
2001 Susanna Rhoads Cook, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
2001 Tina Lynn Lockett, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA
2001 Terrence Anthony Welty, IV, St. Marks, Geneva IL
2001 Karen Elizabeth Woods, Deacon, Ascension, Oakland
2001 Gordon Griffith Green, Cranberry Township
2001 Ronald Jack Baillie, Good Samaritan, Liberty Borough, PA
2002 Daniel F. Crawford, St. Thomas­in­the­Fields, Gibsonia, PA
2001 Norman E. Koehler, III, Deacon, Retired, St. Andrew's, New Kensington, PA
2002 James C. McCaskill, United Kingdom
2002 Dennis M. Wilson, Deacon, Prince of Peace, Hopewell Township, PA
2002 Martin L. Wright, III, Latrobe, PA
2002 Elisa P. Harres, Alpharetta, GA
2002 Andrew M. Ray, St. Luke’s of the Mountains, LaCrescenta, CA
2002 Jim Morehead, Transitional Deacon, Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Nancy O. Chalfant­Walker, St. Martin’s, Monroeville, PA
2003 Robert Michael Dorow, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Martha Hay Eilertsen, St. Thomas, Canonsburg, PA
2003 Matthew V. Frey, Church of the Advent, Brookline, PA
2003 Layne Hansen, All Saints’, Chevy Chase, MD
2003 James E. Hay, Deacon, St. Mary’s, Charleroi, PA
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2003 Paul R. Henry, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 John A. Macdonald, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA
2003 Thomas Hays Perdue, Church of the Apostles, Fairfax, VA
2003 Sandra Ritchie, Deacon, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon
2003 Eugene Sherman, Trinity, Beaver, PA
2003 Jay Slocum, Church of the Cross, Bluffton, SC
2003 Matthew T. Walter, Amman, Jordan
2003 Simon Barnes, Phoenixville, PA
2003 Deborah L. S. Carr, Oakdale, PA
2004 Paul Benjamin Rodgers, Trinity Church, Tarriffville, CT
2004 Larry Augustus Crowell, Galilee, Virginia Beach, VA
2004 Vicente Carlos Santiago, St. James, Penn Hills, PA
2004 Marc Ray Jacobson, Matthews, NC
2004 Richard Allen Pollard, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, PA
2004 Jeffrey Dean Mead, Ambridge, PA
2004 Marc Anthony Dobson, St. Mary’s, Warwick, RI
2004 John A Porter, Grace Church, Mt. Washington, PA
2004 David C. MacKenzie, Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley, PA
2004 William H. Ilgenfritz, St. Mary's, Charleroi, PA
2004 Thomas Jeffrey Hendrickson, Christ the King, Beaver Falls, PA
2004 David Blaine Rucker, All Saints, Rosedale, PA
2004 David Harold Grissom, St. Alban’s, Murrysville, PA
2004 Doug Blakelock, St. Michael’s, Wayne Township, PA/St. Mary’s, Red Bank, PA
2004 Donald William Bushyager, St. David’s, Peter’s Township, PA
2004 Carl Joseph Eyberg, Diocese of Nashville, Nashville, TN
2004 David Walker Glade, The Falls Church, VA
2004 Judith Lynn Howells, Deacon, St. James, Penn Hills, PA
2004 Tara Leigh­Anne Jernigan, Deacon, Church of the Nativity, Crafton, PA
2004 Douglas Roland Sherman, Jr., St. Martin’s Monroeville, PA
2005 Jean Marie DeVaty, Transitional Deacon, Church of the Ascension, Pittsburgh, PA
2005 Daryl Allen Fenton, Transitional Deacon, Church of the Nativity, Crafton, PA
2005 Colin Patrick Larkin, Transitional Deacon, Ambridge, PA
2005 Nancy Henderson Phillips, Deacon, St. Andrew’s, New Kensington, PA
2005 Jeffrey Tennison Whorton, Hope Mills, NC
2005 Alison Barfoot, Province of Uganda
2005 Paul F.M. Zahl, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA
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LETTERS OF DIMISSORY ACCEPTED ­January­December 2005
January 1, 2005 Paul F.M. Zahl – Diocese of Alabama
February 25, 2005 Alison L. Barfoot – Diocese of Kansas
March 31, 2005 Jeffrey Tennison Whorton – Diocese of Montana
LETTERS DIMMISORY ISSUED ­January­December 2005
April 5, 2005 Mark Waldo – Diocese of Alabama
June 21, 2005 Leslie D.G. Martin – Diocese of Jos, Church of Nigeria
September 27, 2005 Earle Fox – Diocese of San Joaquin
October 11, 2005 Patrick Eugene Dominguez – Anglican Mission in America
October 12, 2005 Marc Anthony Dobson – Diocese of Rhode Island
October 17, 2005 Eliot Winks – Diocese of Chile
NO DEATHS
ORDINATIONS
ORDER OF DEACON
June 12, 2005 – Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh
Jean Marie DeVaty – (Transitional)
Daryl Allen Fenton – (Transitional)
Colin Patrick Larkin – (Transitional)
Nancy Henderson Phillips – (Vocational)
ORDER OF PRIEST
DONALD WILLIAM BUSHYAGER
January 6, 2005 at St. David’s, Peter’s Township, PA
DOUGLAS RICHARD BLAKELOCK
January 8, 2005 at St. Paul’s, Kittanning, PA
DOUGLAS ROLAND SHERMAN, JR.
January 14, 2005 at St. Martin’s, Monroeville, PA
DAVID HAROLD GRISSOM
January 16, 2005 at St. Alban’s, Murrysville, PA
DAVID WALKER GLADE
January 27, 2005 at The Falls Church, Fairfax, VA
ROBERT MICHAEL DOROW
March 6, 2005 at Emmanuel Church, Pittsburgh, PA
THOMAS JEFFREY HENDERICKSON
May 8, 2005 at Christ the King, Beaver Falls, PA
DAVID BLAINE RUCKER
May 15, 2005 at All Saints’, Penn Hills (Rosedale), PA
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JAMES CADDALL MOREHEAD, III
December 4, 2005 at Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship, Pittsburgh, PA
JEAN MARIE DEVATY
December 11, 2005 at Church of the Ascension, Oakland, PA
DARYL ALLEN FENTON
December 18, 2005 at Church of the Nativity, Crafton, PA
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MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE CANONICAL CLERGY
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
2005
ACTIVE CLERGY Deacon Priest
J. David Else 40
Wm. Jay Geisler, Jr. 20
John Hervey 20
John H. Park 20
Leslie G. Reimer 25
James B. Simons 20
C. Bradley Wilson 25
Mark Wright 20
RETIRED Deacon Priest
Christopher Barker 35
David H. Barnhouse 19 12
James E. Bauer, M.D. 34
Richard W. Davies 50
Arthur C. Dilg 42
Norman Drysdale 35 34
James B. Edwards 57 56
Lynn C. Edwards 39
James A. Forrest 41 40
John A. Golden 16
Donald H. Gross 56
William W. Haslett, III 12 11
Alden M. Hathaway 43
Joanne Hetrick 22
Austin A. Hurd 38
Jared Jackson 47
David L. Kinsey 28 27
Kenneth Kocharhook 19
Robert L. Kooser 43 42
John M. Leggett 45
Charles P. Martin 50
Peter C. Moore 44
John C. Parker 46 45
George P. Pierce 49 48
David A. St. Clair 36
Jeane Steele 17
Russell W. Turner 54 52
Gilbert M. Watt 56
Mary Weatherwax 25 24
George L. W. Werner 43 42
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CHURCHES IN UNION WITH THE DIOCESE
(with date organized)
Church phone listed first
AMBRIDGE, CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR (1984)
1123 Merchant Street, 15003
Fax: 724­266­7216
Rector: The Rev. Joseph A. Vitunic, Jr. 724­266­4412, 724­266­1061
Deacon: Laura Wicker 724­266­5901
BEAVER, TRINITY (1851)
370 Beaver Street, 15009
Rector: The Rev. Carl C. Neely, Jr. 724­774­0679, 724­774­8562
Assistant: The Rev. Eugene Sherman 724­251­9227
BEAVER FALLS, CHRIST THE KING (1991)
3301 Sixth Avenue, 15010
Transitional Deacon: The Rev. Thomas Hendrickson 724­843­6624, 724­457­6799
BLAIRSVILLE, ST. PETER’S (1828)
36 W. Campbell Street, 15717
Supply 724­459­8804
BRACKENRIDGE, ST. BARNABAS (1884)
989 Morgan Street, 15014
Fax: 724­224­4887
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Stephen Smalley 724­224­9280, 724­230­0789
BRENTWOOD, ST. PETER’S (1939)
4048 Brownsville Road, 15227
Fax: 412­884­9552
Rector: The Rev. Philip Wainwright 412­884­5225, 412­884­4162
BRIGHTON HEIGHTS (PGH), ALL SAINTS (1889)
3577 McClure Avenue, 15212
Fax: 412­766­8112
Supply 412­766­8112, 412­578­4236
BROOKLINE (PGH), CHURCH OF THE ADVENT (1904)
3010 Pioneer Avenue, 15226
Rector: The Rev. Matthew Frey 412­561­4520, 412­833­2010
BROWNSVILLE, CHRIST CHURCH (1813)
319 Church Street, 15417
Rector: The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock 724­785­7958, 724­785­3047
BUTLER, ST. PETER’S (1824)
218 East Jefferson Street, 16001
Fax: 724­287­4782
Rector: The Rev. J. Bruce Geary 724­287­1869, 724­282­2553
CANONSBURG, ST. THOMAS’ (1866)
139 N. Jefferson Avenue, 15317
Rector: The Rev. Martha Eilertsen 724­745­2013, 724­743­4869
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CARNEGIE, CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT (1886)
618 Washington Avenue, 15106
Rector: The Rev. Paul Sutcliffe, Jr. 412­279­1944, 412­968­0135
CHARLEROI, ST. MARY’S (1896)
509 Sixth Street, 15022
Fax: 724­483­4072
Rector: The Rev. William Henry Ilgenfritz 724­483­4072, 724­752­8170
Deacon: Jack V. Dolan 724­632­5658
Deacon: J. Edmund Hay 412­653­7012
CLAIRTON, CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (1904)
Fifth & Halcomb Avenues, 15025
Deacon: Joseph Koch 412­233­4449, 412­384­6408
CRAFTON, CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY (1872)
33 Alice Street, 15205
Rector: The Rev. Scott T. Quinn 412­921­4103, 412­928­1940
Deacon: Tara Jernigan 724­266­1528
DONORA, ST. JOHN’S (1924)
998 Thompson Avenue, 15033
Lay Pastor: Mr. Robert Hanna 724­379­8871, 724­379­9025
Pastoral Missioner: The Rev. John Leggett 724­228­1060
EAST LIBERTY (PGH), CALVARY (1855)
315 Shady Avenue, 15206
Fax: 412­661­6077
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Harold T. Lewis 412­661­0120, 412­362­1830
Associate Rector: The Rev. Leslie G. Reimer 412­687­4404
FOX CHAPEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH (1943)
630 Squaw Run Road East, 15238
Fax: 412­963­0861
Rector: The Rev. C. Bradley Wilson 412­963­8938, 412­963­1030
Assistant: The Rev. John P. Bailey 412­784­8990
Deacon: Elizabeth Rodewald 412­826­5924
FRANKLIN PARK, ST. BRENDAN’S (1987)
2365 McAleer Road, 15143
Fax: 412­364­6024
Rector: The Rev. Catherine A. Munz 412­364­5974, 412­366­8887
FREEPORT, TRINITY (1833)
Sixth & High Streets, 16229
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Gary D. Miller 724­845­8846
GEORGETOWN, ST. LUKE’S (1814)
Market & Third Streets, 15043
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Dallam Ferneyhough 724­622­7226, 724­266­0392
GIBSONIA, ST. THOMAS­IN­THE­FIELDS (1948)
4106 St. Thomas Drive, 15044
Fax: 724­443­5640
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Daniel F. Crawford 724­443­1963, 724­444­6125
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GLENSHAW, CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR (1890)
2405 Clearview Drive, 15116
Fax: 412­487­4520
Rector: The Rev. Joseph Martin 412­486­5171, 412­486­9028
GREENSBURG, CHRIST CHURCH (1822)
145 North Main Street, 15601
Fax: 724­834­2799
Rector: The Rev. Lawrence Knotts 724­834­4750, 724­744­0778
Assistant: The Rev. Barbara Knotts 724­744­0778
Deacon: Ruth W. Manson 724­744­7634
HAZELWOOD­GLENWOOD (PGH), GOOD SHEPHERD (1870)
Second & Johnston Avenues, 15207
Fax: 724­468­5885
Rector: The Rev. Huett M. Fleming, Jr. 412­421­8497, 412­922­6609
HIGHLAND PARK (PGH), ST. ANDREW’S (1837)
5801 Hampton Street, 15206
Fax: 412­661­0184
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Bruce M. Robison 412­661­1245, 412­361­4892
Honorary Associate: The Rev. C. Don Keyes 412­661­1245
Associate: The Rev. Carol Henley 412­244­0344
Deacon: Jean D. Chess 412­363­7263
HOMESTEAD, ST. MATTHEW’S (1884)
336 East Tenth Avenue, 15120
Supply Clergy: The Rev. Lynn Chester Edwards 412­461­5291, 412­731­2192
HOMEWOOD (PGH), CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS (1875)
7507 Kelly Street, 15208
Fax: 412­243­3269
Rector: The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre 412­242­3209, 412­361­2189
HOPEWELL TWP., PRINCE OF PEACE (1987)
111 Cherryton Street, Aliquippa, 15001
Fax: 724­375­5786
Rector: The Rev. John M. Heidengren 724­375­5351, 724­857­0863
Deacon: Dennis Wilson 724­375­1510
INDIANA, CHRIST CHURCH (1853)
902 Philadelphia Street, 15701
Rector: The Rev. William Geiger 724­465­6129, 724­464­0224
JEANNETTE, CHURCH OF THE ADVENT (1890)
51 South First Street, 15644
Supply 724­523­9390
JOHNSTOWN, ST. MARK’S (1869)
335 Locust Street, 15901
Deacon: Marion J. Kush 814­535­6797, 724­910­4478
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KITTANNING, ST. PAUL’S (1822)
112 N. Water Street, 16201
Fax: 724­543­1867
Rector: The Rev. David D. Wilson 724­543­5402, 724­763­1651
LEECHBURG, HOLY INNOCENTS (1884)
Second Street & Siberian Avenue, 15656
Rector: The Rev. Gary D. Miller 724­845­6165, 724­845­8846
Deacon: Colleen M. Klingensmith 724­845­2600
LIBERTY BOROUGH, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN (1958)
Liberty & Southern Avenue, 15133
Priest ­in­Charge: The Rev. Ron Baillie 412­672­2783, 724­443­7163
LIGONIER, ST. MICHAEL’S OF THE VALLEY (1948)
Route 381, Rector, 15677
Fax: 724­238­9411
Rector: The Rev. James B. Simons 724­238­9411, 724­238­3163
MCKEESPORT, ST. STEPHEN’S (1869)
220 Eighth Avenue, 15132
Fax: 412­664­1509
Rector: The Rev. Jay Geisler 412­664­9379, 412­824­8074
Deacon: Joseph C. Koch 412­384­6408
Deacon: Karen Woods 412­362­9333
MONONGAHELA, ST. PAUL’S (1862)
130 W. Main Street, 15063
Rector: The Rev. John E. Fierro 724­258­7792, 724­258­9278
MONROEVILLE, ST. MARTIN’S (1954)
St. Martin’s Drive, 15146
Fax: 412­372­0611
Rector: The Rev. Nancy Chalfant­Walker 412­372­2050, 412­741­1281
Assistant: The Rev. Douglas Sherman 412­744­1012
MOON TOWNSHIP, ST. PHILIP’S (1954)
1629 Beaver Grade Road, 15108
Fax: 412­264­4168
Rector: The Rev. Eric J. Taylor 412­264­0169, 724­457­1660
MOUNT LEBANON, ST. PAUL’S (1835)
1066 Washington Road, 15228
Fax: 412­531­9820
Interim Rector: The Rev. Kamila Blessing 412­531­7153, 724­625­2238
Pastoral Assistant: The Rev. Canon Richard W. Davies 412­851­9212
Pastoral Assistant: The Rev. John Thomas 412­278­2727
Associate: The Rev. Richard Pollard 412­833­2010
Deacon: Sandra Ritchie 412­835­7176
MOUNT WASHINGTON (PGH), GRACE CHURCH (1851)
319 W. Sycamore Street, 15211
Fax: 412­381­7005
Rector: The Rev. John Porter 412­381­6020, 412­563­4995
Associate Priest: The Rev. Dr. Don H. Gross 412­741­1041
Associate Priest: The Rev. Ira C. Houck 412­471­1173
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MURRYSVILLE, ST. ALBAN’S (1970)
4920 Cline Hollow Road, 15668
Fax: 724­325­2727
Rector: The Rev. David Grissom 724­325­2727, 412­754­2597
NEW BRIGHTON, CHRIST CHURCH (1850)
1217 3 rd . Avenue, 15066
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Dr. Langdon Pegram 724­847­3760, 724­847­4553
NEW KENSINGTON, ST. ANDREW’S (1896)
1090 Edgewood Road, 15068
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Linda E. Manuel 724­339­7518, 412­741­1555
Deacon: Norman E. Koehler, III, PhD 412­967­0832
NORTH HILLS, CHRIST CHURCH (1891)
5910 Babcock Boulevard, 15237
Fax: 412­364­6780
Rector: The Rev. Canon James Shoucair 412­364­2442, 412­782­0116
Deacon: Christine McIlvain 724­375­3164
Deacon: Wade Lawrence 412­761­6077
NORTH SIDE (PGH), EMMANUEL CHURCH (1867)
957 W. North Avenue, 15233
Fax: 412­231­0454
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Dr. Don C. Youse, Jr. 412­231­0454, 412­231­5471
NORTH VERSAILLES, ALL SOULS’ (1960)
215 Canterbury Lane 15137
Fax: 412­823­1440
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. John Fetterman 412­823­1440, 412­704­5550
OAKLAND (PGH), CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (1889)
4729 Ellsworth Avenue, 15213
Fax: 412­621­5746
Rector: The Rev. Jonathan Millard 412­621­4361, 412­781­2294
Liturgical Assistant: The Rev. Dr. Grant Lemarquand 724­266­3221
Assistant: The Rev. Dr. Ann Paton 724­843­7542
Assistant: The Rev. Jean DeVaty 412­882­1871
Archdeacon: The Ven. Gregory J. Malley 724­733­4834
OAKLAND, SHEPHERD’S HEART (2001)
The former St. Agnes Catholic Church
Fifth Avenue and Robinson, Oakland, 15213
Fax: 412­682­5107
Rector: The Rev. Michael D. Wurschmidt 412­682­6557, 412­681­0134
Deacon: Andrea Buettner 412­682­4031
Transitional Deacon: James Morehead 412­431­6517
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OAKMONT, ST. THOMAS’ MEMORIAL (1874)
378 Delaware Avenue, 15139
Fax: 412­828­8521
Rector: The Rev. Jeffrey D. Murph 412­828­9680, 412­828­4086
Priest Associate: The Rev. Gilbert M. Watt 412­826­4844
Assistant Rector: The Rev. Lawrence C. Deihle 412­741­5478
Deacon: Joanne Hetrick 412­828­5892
PATTON, STS. THOMAS AND LUKE (1896)
507 Fifth Avenue, 16668
Deacon­in­Charge: Ann Staples 814­674­5847, 724­397­2696
PENN HILLS, (ROSEDALE), ALL SAINTS (1881)
1620 Randolph Lane, 15147
Fax: 412­793­9293
Rector: The Rev. David Rucker 412­793­0270, 412­828­1126
PENN HILLS, ST. JAMES (1851)
11524 Frankstown Road, 15235
Fax: 412­242­8121
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Vicente Santiago 412­242­2300, 412­401­9504
Deacon: Judith Howells 412­373­0267
PETERS TOWNSHIP, ST. DAVID’S (1950)
905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, 15367
Fax: 724­941­7829
Rector: The Rev. Mark R. Wright 724­941­4060, 724­942­1215
Part­time Assistant: The Rev. James A. Forrest 412­761­1100
Assistant Rector: The Rev. Donald Bushyager 724­941­1540
PITTSBURGH, TRINITY CATHEDRAL (1791)
328 Sixth Avenue, 15222
Fax: 412­232­6408
Provost: The Rev. Catherine M. Brall 412­232­6404, 412­306­0795
Priest Associate: The Rev. Robert Dorow
RED BANK, ST. MARY’S (1871)
R. D. #2, Templeton 16259
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Douglas Blakelock 724­783­7194, 724­337­4091
SCOTTDALE, ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S (1873)
Corner of Chestnut & Walnut Streets, 15683
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Charles P. Martin 724­887­5110, 814­288­5038
SEWICKLEY, ST. STEPHEN’S (1861)
405 Frederick Avenue, 15143
Fax: 412­741­7360
Rector: The Rev. Geoffrey W. Chapman 412­741­1790, 412­741­1868
Assistant Rector: The Rev. Patrick E. Dominguez 412­741­3975
Deacon: Laura Y Theis 412­741­2111
SOMERSET, ST. FRANCIS­IN­THE­FIELDS (1958)
2081 Husband Road 15501
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Dr. J. Mark Zimmerman 814­445­7149, 814­444­9146
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SQUIRREL HILL (PGH), THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER (1903)
5700 Forbes Avenue, 15217
Fax: 412­422­5938
Rector: The Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert 412­422­7100, 412­421­8141
Assistant: The Rev. Jared Jackson 724­872­5937
UNIONTOWN, ST. PETER’S (1838)
60 Morgantown Street, 15401
Fax: 724­438­1552
Rector: The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie 724­438­7731, 724­437­3788
WARRENDALE, ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (1956)
925 Sheraton Drive, 15086
Fax: 724­776­6929
Rector: The Rev. Paul A. Cooper 724­776­1770, 724­910­7200
WASHINGTON, TRINITY (1843)
550 South Main Street, 15301
Fax: 724­225­9367
Rector: The Rev. Karen B. Stevenson 724­222­0740, 724­250­2386
Director of Discipleship: Deacon: Mark P. Stevenson 724­250­2386
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, ST. MICHAEL’S (1836)
P.O. Box 218, Rural Valley, 16249
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Douglas Blakelock 724­783­7194, 724­337­4091
WAYNESBURG, ST. GEORGE’S (1886)
100 Bonar Avenue, 15370
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Peter E. Ostrander 724­627­8419, 724­439­2748
WILKINSBURG, ST. STEPHEN’S (1878)
600 Pitt Street, 15221
Fax: 412­243­6105
Rector: The Rev. Diane Shepard 412­243­6100, 412­781­5604
Deacon: William C. Rau 412­371­6240
UNORGANIZED AND UNINCORPORATED CONGREGATIONS
MISSION FELLOWSHIPS
BLOOMFIELD, SEEDS OF HOPE
4738 Friendship Avenue, 15224
Fax: 412­654­4085
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. John Paul Chaney 412­654­4085, 412­681­7272
Assistant Pastor: The Rev. Dennett Buettner 412­682­4031
Deacon: Andrea Buettner 412­682­4031
EDGEWORTH, GRACE CHURCH
Church Lane, 15143
Fax: 412­381­7005
Rector: The Rev. John Porter 412­381­6020, 412­563­4995
Associate Priest: The Rev. David Suellau 724­266­0540
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WOODVILLE, OLD ST. LUKE’S (Historical Site)
Old Washington Pike, Scott Township
Fax: 412­531­9820
Priest­in­Charge: The Rev. Canon Richard W. Davies 412­851­9212
THREE NAILS FELLOWSHIP
Pittsburgh
LIVING STONES FELLOWSHIP
Latrobe
The Rev. Marty Wright 724­532­0737
ACTS 2:47
The Rev. James Vreeland 412­848­8604
THE GARDEN GATE
Oakdale
The Rev. Deb Carr 724­693­9880
HOUSE OF PRAYER
Avalon
The Rev. James Forrest & Sharon 412­761­1100
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COMMITTEES OF THE DIOCESE (elected)
THE STANDING COMMITTEE
(2006) (2007)
The Rev. Catherine Brall The Rev. John M. Heidengren
William Roemer Susan Uram Lear
(2008) (2009)
The Rev. David Wilson The Rev. James Simons
Wicks Stephens Theresa Newell
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
President: Dave Hoover
Vice President: The Rev. David Rucker
Secretary: Betsy Hetzler
District 1 District 5
Jim Forney (2006) The Rev. Paul Sutcliffe, Jr.
William Topper (2007) Marilyn German
The Rev. Dallam Ferneyhough (2008) Betsy Hetzler
District 2 District 7
The Rev. Dan Crawford (2006) The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre
Robert Lytle, Sr. (2007) Mary Roehrich
Richard Martin (2008) Ardelle Hopson
District 3 District 8
The Rev. John Bailey (2006) Sheila Burkholder
James L. Sproat (2007) The Rev. David Grissom
Stephen Stagnitta (2008) The Rev. David Rucker
District 4 District 10
Daniel Lachenman (2006) Deacon Edmund Hay
Dennis Sweeney (2007) David Hoover
The Rev. Lawrence Knotts (2008) The Rev. Stanley Burdock
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Elected by Convention)
(2006) (2007)
Thomas Pangburn David Black
Alan Wright
(2008)
Gregory E. Snow
Robert Unkovic
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(Elected by Districts)
(2006) (2007)
Randy Amis (VII) Jacquelyn Och (V)
Robert Fleming (VIII) Alex Garvin (IV)
John Stevenson (X)
(2008)
Douglas Wicker (I)
Mark Jennings (II)
James Moore (III)
(Appointed by the Bishop)
(2006) (2007)
Susan Pollard Michelle Domeisen
James Wilson
(2008)
Kirk Botula
Babatunde Fapohunda
DIOCESAN GROWTH FUND
(Elected by Convention)
Elise Glenn (2008) Robert Manuel (2007)
(From Diocesan Council)
Ardelle Hopson (2008) The Rev. Paul Sutcliffe, Jr. (2006)
(From Board of Trustees)
Susan Pollard (2006) David Black (2007)
(Ex officio members)
The Rev. Ira C. Houck The Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays
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MINUTES
ONE HUNDRED FORTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
“One Church of Miraculous Expectation and Missionary Grace”
A.D. November 4 th & 5 th , 2005
The One Hundred Fortieth Annual Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh convened on Friday and Saturday,
November 4 th and 5 th , 2005 in the Marriott Hotel and at Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, respectively. The theme
for the convention was “ONE CHURCH: BATTLING RACISM, POVERTY & PERSECUTION.” Workshops on the theme
were offered at the Marriott Hotel at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M.: Dialog on Racism / Feed, Seed and Lead / God’s
Strength in the Midst of Persecution: One Man’s Story.
Registration of Convention Deputies began at the Marriott at 11:30 a.m. and ended promptly at 1:20 p.m. in
order for the necessary certification for a roll call vote to be completed (should one be required).
The Convention commenced at 1 p.m. with Noonday Prayer, led by the Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays, who
was also the homilist.
Following Noonday prayer, the Right Reverend Robert W. Duncan, Seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of
Pittsburgh, called the Convention to Order. It was certified that a quorum was present; convention voted to
dispense with a roll call by unanimous vote.
The Bishop reported that Joan Malley had agreed to continue to serve as Convention Secretary; she was
nominated for re­election; there were no other nominations; nominations were closed & Mrs. Malley was
elected unanimously.
Claims of Deputies to Seats
The Bishop informed convention that seating could be challenged due to incomplete audit reports,
parishes being more than 3 months in arrears in their assessments or for not having filed a parochial report as
listed below:
Audit Reports not filed:
Ambridge, Church of the Savior Kittanning, St. Paul’s
Beaver Falls, Christ the King Monroeville, St. Martins’
Blairsville, St. Peter’s Moon Twp., St. Philip’s
Brighton Heights, All Saints’ Murrysville, St. Alban’s
Brownsville, Christ Episcopal New Kensington, St. Andrew’s
Canonsburg, St. Thomas North Hills, Christ Episcopal
Carnegie, Church of the Atonement North Shore, Emmanuel
East Liberty, Calvary Oakland, Shepherd’s Heart
Franklin Park, St. Brendan’s Oakmont, St. Thomas
Freeport, Trinity Patton, Sts. Thomas & Luke
Gibsonia, St. Thomas­in­the­Fields Peters Twp., St. David’s
Glenshaw, Church of our Saviour Scottdale, St. Bartholomew’s
Hazelwood, Church of the Good Shepherd Sewickley, St. Stephen’s
Highland Park, St. Andrew’s Somerset, St. Francis­in­the­Fields
Homestead, St. Matthew’s Squirrel Hill, Redeemer
Homewood, Holy Cross Warrendale, St. Christopher’s
Hopewell, Prince of Peace Washington, Trinity
Jeannette, Church of the Advent Waynesburg, St. George’s
Johnstown, St. Mark’s
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More than 3 months in arrears in assessments:
Ambridge, Church of the Savior North Shore, Emmanuel
Carnegie, Church of the Atonement North Versailles, All Souls
Hazelwood, Church of the Good Shepherd Peters Twp., St. David’s
McKeesport, St. Stephen’s
No Parochial Report filed: Emmanuel, North Shore; St. Matthew’s, Homestead
Dan Crawford, President of Diocesan Council, moved that Convention seat all deputies, notwithstanding
failures in parish compliance. It was moved & seconded; passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded to accept as distributed the Minutes of the 139 th Annual Convention. There were no
additions or corrections; passed unanimously.
Bishop Duncan’s Annual Address to the convention followed (The address is printed elsewhere in the Journal).
In his address he announced settlement of the lawsuit brought against diocesan leadership by two parishes.
At 2:13 P.M. Marsha Tallant, Acting Director of Administration, presented the proposed 2006 Annual Budget
with a PowerPoint presentation showing how the budget reflects the mission statement of the diocese as one
church of miraculous expectation and missionary grace.
David Hoover, Chair of the Finance Committee of Diocesan Council, moved that we accept adoption of the
2006 Budget. No second was necessary. After the Bishop allowed questions or clarification Convention passed
the 2006 Budget unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Hoover then moved that the Schedule of Assessments be accepted as included in the 2006 budget. They
passed unanimously by voice vote. He then moved that the 2006 Clergy Compensation Guide be accepted. No
second required. They passed unanimously by voice vote. The Bishop thanked all those who had worked hard
in this area and in that of our medical insurance.
At 2:45 P.M., Battle Brown, Deputy from Ascension, moved Proposed Resolution #1 (distributed in deputies’
packets) “Resolution on the Anglican Communion.” (This resolution differed from that included in original
convention materials). It was seconded.
Resolution on the Anglican Communion
Resolved, that this 140 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh:
1.) accepts the Windsor Report (2004), and its corollary documents the Lambeth 1.10 text (1998)
and the Dromantine Communiqué (2005), as the basis on which this Diocese, the Episcopal
Church in the United States of America, and the Anglican Communion can go forward together;
and
2.) calls upon Pittsburgh’s deputies to the 76 th General Convention (June 2006) to do everything in
their power to help that Convention make a clear statement of submission to the teaching of, and
a clear statement of intent to abide by the requirements of said Windsor Report and its corollary
documents; and
3.) declares that, should the 76 th General Convention determine to continue its “walk apart” from the
Anglican Communion – by its failure to accept unreservedly the Windsor Report and its
corollary documents or to commit to a church life consonant with them – the Episcopal Diocese
of Pittsburgh will stand with all Anglican Churches, Dioceses and Provinces that hold and
maintain the ‘Historic Faith, Doctrine, Sacrament and Discipline of the one Holy, Catholic, and
Apostolic Church’ whatever the costs or actions required to do so.
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Submitted by
Lay Deputies:
Mr. Battle M. Brown ­ Church of the Ascension, Pittsburgh PA
Mrs. Sheila Burkholder – Church of the Transfiguration, Clairton PA
Mr. James Forney – St. Stephen’s Church, Sewickley PA
Mr. David Hoover – St. Peter’s Church, Uniontown PA
Mr. Stephen T. Stagnitta – Fox Chapel Episcopal Church, Fox Chapel PA
Clergy Deputies:
The Rev. Dr. Dallam Ferneyhough – St. Luke’s Church, Georgetown PA
The Rev. Dr. J. Douglas McGlynn – Nashotah House Seminary, WI
The Rev. John Porter ­ Grace Church, Pittsburgh PA
The Rev. Rebecca Conrad Spanos, Deacon
The Rev. Joseph A. Vitunic – Church of the Savior, Ambridge PA
The Bishop stated that Convention would follow the Ordinary rules of Order as noted in pre­convention
materials on pages A7 and A8. Time was thereby limited to 20 minutes (Parliamentarian Wicks Stephens was
appointed to keep time).
Debate followed.
Celinda Scott, Christ Church, Indiana moved that Convention consider the corrected original resolution (C1) in
pre­convention materials); seconded.
Debate followed on whether to consider the original corrected resolution as presented at pre­convention
meetings or the resolution as included in Deputies’ packets.
Time for debate expired. The Bishop reminded Convention that the question before them was whether to accept
the substitute motion (Corrected C1) in place of that distributed with the packet. Voice vote indicated no.
The Rev. Leslie Reimer, Calvary, East Liberty, submitted to the Chair and Parliamentarian the requisite lay &
clerical deputies requesting a roll call.
The Secretary of Convention called the roll and recorded the votes as follows:
Clergy: (Y = Yes; N= No; A = Abstain; X=registered, not present for vote)
Chapman, Geoffrey Y Wilson, David Y Henley, Carol N Eilertsen, Martha A
Ferneyhough, Dallam Y Koehler, Norman Y Lewis, Harold N Fierro, John Y
Heidengren, John Y Geiger, Bill Y Malley, Gregory Y Finnie, Thomas Y
Hendrickson, Thomas Y Knotts, Lawrence Y McIntyre, Moni N Forrest, James Y
Neely, Carl Y Kush, Marion Y Millard, Jonathan Y Hay, Ed Y
Pegram, Lang Y Manson, Ruth Y Morehead, Jim Y Ilgenfritz, Wm. Henry Y
Sherman, Gene Y Simons, James Y Reimer, Leslie N Leggett, John Y
Taylor, Eric Y Staples, Ann N Robison, Bruce A Ostrander, Peter Y
Theis, Laura Y Wright, Marty Y Shepard, Diane N Stevenson, Karen Y
Vitunic, Joseph Y Zimmerman, Mark Y Spanos, Rebecca Y Stevenson, Mark A
Wicker, Laura Y Frey, Matthew Y Wurschmidt, Michael Y Wright, Mark Y
Wilson, Dennis Y Houck, Ira Y Youse, Don A Banse, Robert N
Cooper, Paul Y Jernigan, Tara Y Baillie, Ronald Y Cummings, Sudduth Y
Crawford, Daniel Y Pollard, Richard Y Chalfant­Walker, Nano A Duncan, Robert Y
Geary, Bruce Y Porter, John Y Deihle, Lawrence X Fairfield, Leslie Y
Martin, Joseph Y Quinn, Scott Y Geisler, Jay A Gabig, Jack Y
McIlvain, Christine Y Sutcliffe, Paul Y Grissom, David Y Gentle, Judith Marie Y
Munz, Catherine N Wainwright, Philip A Howells, Judy Y Green, Gordon Y
Shoucair, James A Fenton, Daryl Y Koch, Joseph Y Hays, Mary Y
Bailey, John Y Bronson Sweigert, Cynthia N Murph, Jeffrey Y Hays, Whis Y
Blakelock, Douglas Y Buettner, Dennett Y Rucker, David Y Henry, Paul Y
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Klingensmith, Colleen Y Chaney, John Paul Y Santiago, Vicente Y Larkin, Colin Y
Manuel, Linda Y Chess, Jean X Sherman, Douglas Y Lockett, Tina Y
Miller, Gary Y DeVaty, Jean Y Woods, Karen Y McGlynn, J. Douglas Y
Phillips, Nancy Y Dorow, Robert A Burdock, Stanley Y Scriven, Henry Y
Rodewald, Betsy Y Edwards, Lynn N Bushyager, Donald Y Thompson, Lawrence Y
Smalley, Stephen N Fleming, Huett Y Carr, Deborah Y Werner, George A
Laity: (Y = Yes; N= No; A = Abstain; X=registered, not present for vote)
Beck, Doug Y Weiss, Martha N Hetzler, Betsy Y Snyder, Shelley N
Taylor, Geoff Y Borland, Eleanor Y Hopkins, Paula N Stanier, Carole N
Casey, Judy Y Burgan, Allison Y Hunter, Dorothy Y Stephens, Pam Y
Ferneyhough, Denise Y Clever, Kenneth Y Hurd, Geoffrey N Stevens, William N
Dale, Fredric Y Cunneen, Richard Y Johnston, Robert N Taylor, Guion A
Eastwood, Albert Y Evans, Alice Y Smith, Jan Y Westman, Roger N
Fisher, Jim Y Glenn, Elise Y MacLaren, James Y Wilson, Linda Tardy N
Forney, Jim Y Himes, Rachel Y Meyers, Robert Y Gundersen, Joan N
Neely, Pat Y Miles, John Y Muhl, Andrew N Burkholder, Sheila Y
Jessep, Bob Y Miller, Lynda Y Patarcity, Leslie Y Colaianne, Bonnie Y
Starkey, Bill Y Moore, James Y Scott, Diane X Custer, Ray Y
Williams, Marcie Y Shumaker, Nancy Y Stafford, Pat Eagon N Fisher, Whitney N
McCall, Ann Y Shumaker, Robert A Sweeney, Mary A Fleming, Robert Y
Newell, Theresa Y Stagnitta, Stephen Y Thomas, Cynthia Y Hetrick, William Y
Robenski, Diane Y Steenkiste, Ann Y Toth, Doug N Hunt­Mason, Gladys Y
Roemer, William Y Stone, Susan Y Amaker, Dorcas A King, Mike N
Sarandria, Don Y Prager, Margaret Y Amis, Dorothy N Kleinschmidt, Richard Y
Storm, Elaine Y Wilson, Gale Y Atwood, Florence N Lujetic, Dan Y
Storm, Nick Y Wilson, John Y Ayres, Russell N Olup, Ruth Y
Topper, Truth Y Daniels, Marilou Y Boulden, Sue N Patterson, Jane Y
Topper, William Y Carnahan, Kenneth N Brown, Battle Y Pierce, Kathy Y
White, Sherman Y Carnahan, Theresa N Charonis, David N Pratt, Bob Y
Wicker, Douglas Y Daniels, Roger Y Chester, Jim Y Serafini, Patricia Y
Wollman, David Y Garvin, Alice Y Esch, Karen N Stirbis, Paul Y
Bennett, Diane Y Garvin, Alexander Y Dillon, Teri Y Weiss, Charles Y
Bernard, Nancy N Hewat, Ann Y Elvgren, Gillette Y Custer, Mary Y
Carey, Marybeth Y Holbrook, Arthur Y Farr, William Y Bakaitus, Thomas Y
Evans, James Y Kendall, Katherine Y Fox, Carl N Casorio, Frank N
Eiden, Joe N Magee, Joyce N Camerlengo, Lou N Deynzer, Adolf Y
Forbes, Dickson Y Peske, Derek Y Hardie, Beth N Gaither, Edwin Y
Gagnon, Jeff N Leuthold, David Y Hopson, Ardelle N Burdock, Eileen Y
Harvey, Jean N Rogers, Annis N Kusserow, Jan N Hoover, Dave Y
Kemerer, Daryl Y Scott, Celinda A Laughlin, David Y Machak, Richard Y
Lapp, Nancy N Sullivan, Sherrie Y Malley, Joan Y Means, Gretchen Y
Leghart, Jennie N Vale, David Y Manz, Eileen Y Mitchell, Mary­Andrea Y
Lytle, Robert Y Thomas, Douglas Y Marsh, Melissa Schnap Y Sadler, Ian Y
Martin, Richard Y Karashin, Jerry Y Kreithen, Marian Y Sarria, Joseph Y
Pierce, Charlotte N Bennestelli, Alex Y Morris, Joan N Shymatta, Frank Y
Purdy, Pat Y Bottegal, Whitney A O’Connor, Kevin X Stevenson, Carol Y
Schaeffer, Karen Y Castro, Dwight Y Pingree, Richard N Trimble, Charles N
Stone, Walt Y Crompton, Christine A Roehrich, Mary N Falcione, Lee Y
Walzer, Kathy Y Evans, Toni Y Rouleau, Wilfred N Wright, Barbara Y
Wright, Betty Y
Younkin, Toni Y
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After a brief break, the Bishop reconvened the convention. The video, “Year in the Life of the Diocese” was
shown.
At 3:55 p.m. the Bishop called on David Hoover, Chair of the Nominating Committee, who thanked his
committee for their work and those who volunteered to serve and stand for election.
The Rev. Donald Bushyager, Judge of Elections, gave instructions for voting. Balloting was completed at 4:04
p.m.
The Convention viewed a video “Ministry Minute” on missionary work being done among Muslims in the
Middle East.
The results of the vote by orders were announced:
Clergy Order: 85 yes, 12 No, 9 Abstain
Lay Order: 118 Yes, 45 No, 6 Abstain
Leadership Reports were then received:
• Commission on Racism – Nancy Bolden
Mrs. Bolden expressed appreciation to Bp. Duncan for always allowing time for the commission to
report to the convention and apologized for leaving the name of the Rev. Nancy Chalfant Walker off
the commission members’ list. She announced that an anti­racism workshop would take place in
December at St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park. Noting that 2/3 of the parishes in the diocese have minority
members Mrs. Bolden expressed her opinion that our governing bodies should therefore reflect the
culture & experience of these minorities. She drew attention to a preliminary flyer concerning
Absalom Jones’ Day in 2006. Susan Clever from St. Andrew’s, New Kensington, was announced as
the winner of the [Racism Commission] logo competition. The Rev. Linda Manuel accepted the award
certificate on her behalf.
The Bishop called forward Rachel Aquaviva, of St. Martin’s, Monroeville, to share another “Ministry Minute”
with pictures: “Battling Poverty,” a mission trip to Belize with Rock the World.
Further Leadership Reports were received:
• President, Standing Committee – has been submitted by title and will be in final Convention Journal
• President, Board of Trustees (By title) – Convention prayed for President Jack Morgan who was
hospitalized for a blood transfusion
• President, Diocesan Council (By title) – The Rev. Daniel Crawford.
• President, Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation (By title) – David Black, not present at convention
• President, Episcopal Church Women: Cindy Thomas announced a new initiative of ECW: “Family
Life Movement.” Their first project will be a mission trip to help with the Hurricane Katrina relief
effort.
(Mrs. Thomas also serves as Administrator of Diocesan Youth Happening and encouraged deputies to
send their teenagers to a Happening Weekend to strengthen their faith).
Episcopal Relief & Development – Mary Sweeney
Drop in a bucket designated this year for Malaria prevention and treatment. As of September 20, $73,115.85
has been given to ERD from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Rev. Eric Taylor, St. Phillip’s, Moon Township shared a ministry moment on a missionary trip to the
Mississippi Gulf area and read a letter the team had just received from a woman they met there.
At 4:45 P.M., Convention gathered in assigned meeting rooms for District Caucuses for elections for Council
and the Board of Trustees.
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A fellowship time, evening worship and the convention banquet followed with Baroness Caroline Cox, Deputy
Speaker of the House of Lords, United Kingdom, being the Keynote Speaker. A record number of participants
shared in the banquet and program.
DAY TWO
Registration of Convention Deputies took place from 7:30 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. at Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh.
The Rev. Daniel Crawford, President of Diocesan Council, led Choral Matins and the Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven,
Assistant Bishop, served as the Homilist.
The Secretary of Convention certified that a quorum was present. She then read the Constitutional
Amendments passed by General Convention 2003 (First Reading) that were required to be read prior to General
Convention 2006
Reports of Elections: Results of 1 st ballot: (* indicates elected)
• Board of Trustees – 275 valid ballots; 138 needed for election
*Gregory Snow 177 William Ghrist 82
Kenneth Mann 79 *Robert Unkovic 184
• Growth Fund ­ 272 valid ballots, 137 needed for election
Nancy Bolden 88
*Elise Glen 184
• Cathedral Chapter, Clergy ­ 277 valid ballots, 139 needed for election
The Rev. Lynn Edwards 70
*Jean DeVaty 207
• Cathedral Chapter, Lay – 263 valid, 132 needed for election
Phyllis Bianculli 63
*Minor Rodriguez 200
• Committee on Canons, Clergy ­ 236 valid, 119 needed
*The Rev. David Rucker 232 The Rev. Richard Pollard 1
Robert Banse 1 The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis 2
• Committee on Canons, Lay
*Robert Pratt 199 Joan Gunderson 1
Russell Ayres Andrew Muhl 2
• Array, Clergy ­ 260 valid ballots, 131 needed for election
*The Rev. Vicente Santiago 216 *The Rev. Thomas Finnie 200
The Rev. Martha Eilertsen 78 The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis 1
• Array, Lay ­ 236 valid ballots, 119 needed
Richard Martin 61 *Michael Galbraith 139
Paul Anderson 36 Carol Stanier 1
• Standing Committee, Clergy – 242 valid ballots, 122 needed
*The Rev. Jim Simons 232 The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis 4
The Rev. Leslie Reimer 6
• Standing Committee, Lay – 264 valid ballots, 133 needed
*Theresa Newell 165 Gladys Hunt Mason 97
Lionel Deimel 1 Ardelle Hopson 1
District Elections for Board of Trustees and Diocesan Council were announced:
• District I – Board of Trustees: Doug Wicker
Council: The Rev. Dal Ferneyhough
District Chair: Jim Forney
• District II – Board of Trustees: Mark Jennings
Council: Richard Martin
District Chair: The Rev. Bruce Geary
Vice­Chair: The Rev. Paul Cooper
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• District III – Board of Trustees: James Moore
Council: Stephen Stagnitta
District Chair: The Rev. Bradley Wilson
Vice­Chair: Rachel Himes
• District IV – Council: The Rev. Larry Knotts
District Chair: Sherrie Sullivan
Vice­Chair: Celinda Scott
• District V – Council: Betsy Hetzler
District Chair: The Rev. Richard Pollard
Vice­Chair: Robert Johnston
• District VII – Council: Ardelle Hopson
District Chair: Roger Westman
Vice­Chair: Carole Stanier
• District VIII – Council: The Rev. Dave Rucker
District Chair: The Rev. Jay Geisler
Vice­Chair: Sheila Burkholder
• District X – Council: The Rev. Stan Burdock
District Chair: The Rev. Tom Finnie
9:43 A.M. Ministry Minute – The Rev. Dr. Grant LeMarquand spoke to the Convention about a program TESM
has begun to help provide theological training for Sudanese who have resettled in this area and encourages
mostly lay people to found their own churches where they can worship in their own words and with their own
songs; Closed with prayer for the Sudanese.
Convention received reports from the Commission on Aging (report found elsewhere in this Journal) by the
Rev. Gaea Thompson and the Commission on Ministry (report found elsewhere in this Journal) filed by title by
the Rev. James Simons, Chair.
A Ministry Minute was then shared by Dan & Rosie Button who brought formal greetings from the Church of
Uganda & from the whole of Uganda; from vice­chancellor Professor Stephen Noll & his wife Peggy from
Uganda Christian University, a partner with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Bishop requested that the greetings
of the Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh be sent to the Church in Uganda.
At 10:02 A.M. the Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert moved resolution #2 (text below). It was seconded.
Proposed Resolution #2
Whereas the Episcopal Church recognized in 1972 that women serving in the diaconate were a part of the
ordained ministries of this church; and
Whereas women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion since the historic priesting
of the Reverend Dr. Florence Li Tim­Oi in 1944 and regularly so since the ordination of women to the
priesthood was re­established in 1971 by the Diocese of Hong Kong; and
Whereas 2006 will be the 30th anniversary of the General Convention decision to support women's ordination
to the priesthood; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh was among the first to ordain women to the priesthood following the 1976
General Convention, when the Right Reverend Robert Bracewell Appleyard, Fifth Bishop of Pittsburgh,
priested the Reverend Beryl T. Choi on 8 January 1977; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh has ordained women called to the priesthood while respecting those who
have not come to this same theological position,
Therefore, Be it Resolved
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That the Diocese of Pittsburgh commends all women in the diocese for their ministry, especially those who are
ordained; affirms its intent to continue raising up, ordaining, and supporting women as priests in this diocese;
and designates 2006 as a year of celebration of women’s ministry in the diocese during which time the diocese
will make special effort to encourage women in the discernment of their calls.
The Rev. William Ilgenfritz, St. Mary’s, Charleroi then spoke to it and moved to postpone the resolution
indefinitely; it was seconded.
After debate on the motion to postpone indefinitely, the Rev. Jim Simons, Ligonier, moved the previous
question. It was seconded. Postponing indefinitely was defeated.
Convention then returned to debate the original motion.
The Rev. David Wilson moved to amend the motion, citing the 5 th whereas clause – whereas the
diocese…adding “equally” before respecting and substituting “do not hold” for “have not come to.” The Rev.
Whis Hays seconded the motion to amend and then spoke in favor of it. Debate followed.
When the time for debate had expired, there was no motion made to extend debate and a vote was called for on
the amendment. Voice vote was indecisive; standing vote showed that the amendments passed.
Vote on the main amended motion followed and the resolution was passed by voice vote (see final text below).
Resolution #2 (As Adopted)
Whereas the Episcopal Church recognized in 1972 that women serving in the diaconate were a part of the
ordained ministries of this church; and
Whereas women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion since the historic priesting
of the Reverend Dr. Florence Li Tim­Oi in 1944 and regularly so since the ordination of women to the
priesthood was re­established in 1971 by the Diocese of Hong Kong; and
Whereas 2006 will be the 30th anniversary of the General Convention decision to support women's ordination
to the priesthood; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh was among the first to ordain women to the priesthood following the 1976
General Convention, when the Right Reverend Robert Bracewell Appleyard, fifth bishop of Pittsburgh, priested
the Reverend Beryl T. Choi on 8 January 1977; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh has ordained women called to the priesthood while equally respecting those
who do not hold this same theological position,
Therefore, Be it Resolved
That the Diocese of Pittsburgh commends all women in the diocese for their ministry, especially those who are
ordained; affirms its intent to continue raising up, ordaining, and supporting women as priests in this diocese;
and designates 2006 as a year of celebration of women's ministry in the diocese during which time the diocese
will make special effort to encourage women in the discernment of their calls.
The Rev. Steve Smalley, St. Barnabas, Brackenridge presented a ministry minute on the Interfaith Hospitality
Network, a partnership of St. Andrew’s & St. Barnabas, reaching out to homeless in their communities.
Pastor Don Green, Executive Director of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania addressed the
deputies, inviting them to encourage parishioners and congregations to join in prison ministries for those
incarcerated and for those who are adjusting after having been released. He also announced that CASWP
continues their TV ministry on cable.
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Another Ministry Minutes was presented by Colin and Julie Larkin who have been called as Global Team
missionaries to Cambodia in a partnership of the Diocese of Pittsburgh & the Diocese of Singapore.
At 10:53 A.M., Bishop Duncan stated that the business of the convention had been achieved and he was willing
to recognize anyone wishing to bring other matters before recess for worship. He also reported to the house in
regard to the concern expressed about women called to holy orders that the current class includes 3 women and
6 men.
Jeremy Bonner, a member of Trinity Cathedral, was given permission to speak as a non­deputy. He is currently
writing the history of the diocese, provisionally titled “Called out of Darkness into Marvelous Light” –
reflective of Pittsburgh and the mission ethos of Pittsburgh. Mr. Bonner requested that he be contacted by any
who had historic documents or memories to share.
Sherman White, chairman of the link committee between the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Uganda Christian
University was recognized. He reported that a trip is scheduled in May – June 2006.
Convention then recessed to prepare for worship. The Rt. Rev. Robert W. Duncan served as Celebrant; the
Rev. Dr. James Simms of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Point Breeze (former Chair of City Council) was the
preacher.
Following the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Convention adjourned (sine die) at 1 p.m. in the afternoon.
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ASSESSMENT INCOME
THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
2006 BUDGET
Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
Group A (11% ­ income over $150,000) 1,176,932 1,176,932 1,189,210
Group B ($1,750 + 12.82609% over $35,000) 266,336 250,959 251,908
Group C (5% ­ income less than $35,000) 12,595 12,595 12,436
Other 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total Assessments 1,465,863 1,450,486 1,463,554
BUDGET INCOME
Assessments Realized 1,207,212 * 1,436,546 1,423,476 ** 1,434,283
Endowment ­ Episcopacy 108,204 110,000 110,000 100,000
Endowment ­ Diocesan Mission 34,593 35,000 35,000 33,000
Community Service Fund ­ Diocesan
Mission 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Miscellaneous 526 1,000 1,000 500
United Way 1,674 8,000 5,000 5,000
Communications Donations ­ Trinity 4,663 10,000 8,000 10,000
Development Director Reimbursement 26,004 10,000 0 0
Widow's Corporation ­ Clergy Conference 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
2004 Budget Carryover 93,500 0 50,000 0 1
Deacon Formation 2,000
Request Pending 10,000
Total Income 1,586,375 1,720,546 1,742,476 1,704,783
EXPENSES
A. Congregational Mission 316,004 356,844 351,748 355,499
B. Transformational Networks 305,198 274,362 259,165 247,915
C. Beyond The Diocese 64,958 280,700 280,700 283,700
D. Office of Bishop 300,699 334,950 345,118 345,718
E. Administration 409,442 451,690 505,745 449,951
Executive Salary Adjustments (3.2%) 12,000 0 12,000
Staff Salary Adjustments (3.2%) 10,000 0 10,000
Budget Excess (Deficit) 88,265 0 0 1
Total Expenses 1,484,565 1,720,546 1,742,476 1,704,783
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Congregational Mission
A. Congregational Mission Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
Canon
Salary 46,273 46,273 49,021 49,021
Housing 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
Pension 12,289 12,289 12,784 12,784
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 871 450 450 700
Medical Insurance Allowance 11,289 11,500 11,500 13,000
Travel 1,294 3,000 3,000 2,000
Auto Expense 8,640 9,000 9,000 9,000
Business Expense 626 3,000 3,000 2,000
103,282 107,512 110,755 110,505
Canon Secretary
Salary 28,500 28,500 29,855 29,855
Overtime 0 1,000 1,000 1,500
FICA/Pension 5,767 6,682 6,989 6,989
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 626 650 650 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 4,048 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 451 1,500 1,500 1,000
39,393 42,832 44,494 44,994
Diocesan Mission Team
Travel and Conferences 488 1,500 1,500 500
Church Planting Development 1,906 2,500 2,500 2,000
Congregational Developer­Small Churches 0 0
Congregational Developer­Mid Size Churches 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000
Congregational Developer­Church Plants 17,583 22,500 22,500 37,500 2
Congregational Development Resources 3,702 10,000 10,000 5,000
33,679 46,500 41,500 50,000
New Churches
Peter's Twp, St David's 2,000
Seeds of Hope Fellowship 20,000 16,000
Living Stones 6,000
Undesignated at time of budget 18,000 40,000 2
22,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Mission Centers
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 16,000 14,000
Undesignated at time of budget 12,000 3
16,000 10,000 14,000 12,000
Partnerships
Kittanning/Red Bank/Wayne Twp 6,000 8,000
New Kensington/Fox Chapel
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Congregational Mission continued
Somerset/Ligonier
Cranberry/Sewickley 7,500
Undesignated at time of budget ­6,000 0 4
7,500 5,000 0 8,000
New Initiative Grants
Ambridge, Church of the Savior
Avalon, Epiphany
Beaver, Trinity 8,000 7,000
Brookline, Advent
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 2,400 1,200
Homestead, St. Matthew's 1,750
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 2,000
Kittanning, St. Paul's 6,000 4,500
Monongahela, St. Paul's
Monroeville, St. Martin's 3,000 3,000
Moon Twp, St. Philip's
Mt. Washington, Grace Edgeworth 4,000 4,000
Murrysville, St Alban's 4,000 2,000
North Hills, Christ Church 4,000
Oakmont, St. Thomas 7,000
Sewickley, St. Stephen's
Warrendale, St. Christopher's
Washington, Trinity 6,000 6,000
Undesignated at time of budget preparation 28,300 41,000 5
48,150 60,000 56,000 41,000
Urban Outposts
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd 9,000 18,000
North Side, Emmanuel 22,000 22,000
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart 15,000 15,000
Undesignated at time of budget preparation ­10,000 42,000 6
46,000 45,000 45,000 49,000
TOTAL CONGREGATIONAL MISSION 316,004 356,844 351,748 355,499
Transformational Networks
B. Transformational Networks Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
Assistant Bishop
Salary 39,875 39,875 41,971 41,971
Housing 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
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Transformational Networks continued
Pension 12,578 12,578 12,955 12,955
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 717 450 450 550
Medical Insurance Allowance 11,501 11,500 11,500 13,000
Travel 4,367 4,500 4,500 4,500
Auto Expense 11,012 11,000 11,000 11,000
Business Expense 529 2,000 2,000 1,000
110,579 111,903 114,376 114,976
Secretary to the Assistant Bishop
Salary 23,454 26,000 26,910 26,910
Overtime 0 500 500 250
FICA/Pension 1,232 5,923 6,129 6,129
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 96 650 650 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 2,164 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 238 1,500 1,500 1,000
27,184 39,073 40,189 39,939
Youth
Happening 9,689 10,000 10,000 10,000 7
Young Priest Initiative 17,738 15,000 15,000 0
Sheldon Calvary Camp 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 8
Acolyte Festival 232 500
42,658 40,000 40,000 20,500
Recruitment
Deployment Expenses 2,000 1,500
0 2,000 1,500 0
Training
Clergy Conference 14,232 15,000 14,000 13,000
Diocesan Mission Team
Training 3,000 3,000 0
Ministry Leadership
Workshops ­113 500 100 1,000 9
Leadership Overnight 900 500 500 1,000 10
Misconduct Training and
Materials 1,543 1,000 1,000 1,000 11
Ordinands Training Program 616 1,000 1,000 1,000
17,179 21,000 19,600 17,000
Development Director
Salary 0 0 0 0
Housing 52,762 9,395 0 0
FICA/Pension 9,497 1,691 0 0
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 605 50 0 0
Medical Insurance Allowance 10,481 2,250 0 0
Auto 2,200 0 0 0
Travel 402 0 0 0
Business Expense 211 0 0 0
76,157 13,386 0 0
Cathedral
Diocesan Curate 0 0 0 23,000 12
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Transformational Networks continued
0 0 0 23,000
Network Support 13
Deacon's Hospital Ministry 1,500 3,000 3,000 2,000
Dues, workshop, etc. 1,500 1,500 0
Resource Center
Acquisitions 2,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Commission on Aging 500 500 500 500
Absalom Jones Celebration 1,500 14
Commission on Racism 6,795 5,000 5,000 3,500
Education for Ministry 1,500 0 0 0
Other Networks 1,966 2,000 3,500 1,500
14,261 15,000 16,500 12,000
Commission on Ministry 15
Contract Clerical Support 0 0 0
Deacon Formation Program 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Deacon Formation Program Expenses 1,000 500 0
Ordination Expenses 330 2,000 1,000 500
Board of Examining
Chaplains 2,903 3,000 3,000 3,000
Continuing Education 6,437 11,000 11,000 7,000
Directors of Formation 0 0 0
General Oversight 2,111 2,000 2,000 2,000
Background Checks ­100 4,000 3,500 2,500
Psychological Exams 3,500 7,000 4,000 3,500
17,181 32,000 27,000 20,500
TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONAL
NETWORKS 305,198 274,362 259,165 247,915
Beyond the Diocese
C. Beyond The Diocese Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
National
National and International Giving 23,190 235,000 235,000 238,000
General Convention Deputies 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
38,190 250,000 250,000 253,000
International
Lambeth .7% Resolution­Five Talents
Undesignated at time of budget preparation 10,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 16
10,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Ecumenical & Other
Third Province Dues 1,997 2,200 2,200 2,200 17
PA Council of Churches 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 18
Christian Associates 9,270 10,000 10,000 10,000 19
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Beyond the Diocese continued
Other Ecumenical 3,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 20
16,767 18,700 18,700 18,700
TOTAL BEYOND THE DIOCESE 64,958 280,700 280,700 283,700
Office of Bishop
D. Office of Bishop Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
Bishop
Salary 64,600 64,600 67,438 67,438
Housing 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Pension 19,731 19,000 20,300 20,300
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 936 450 450 800
Medical Insurance Allowance 10,683 11,500 11,500 13,000
Travel 2,173 7,000 7,000 7,000
Auto Expense 12,346 12,000 12,500 14,000
Business Expense 7,135 10,000 10,000 10,000
147,603 154,550 159,188 162,538
Secretary to the Bishop (FT)
Salary 40,320 40,320 41,530 41,530
FICA/Pension 9,132 9,132 9,407 9,407
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 886 950 950 950
Medical Insurance Allowance 4,048 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 113 1,500 1,500 1,500
54,500 56,402 57,887 58,387
Director of Communications
Salary 36,350 42,000 43,260 43,260
FICA/Pension 2,314 9,513 9,798 9,798
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 467 985 985 985
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,031 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 1,882 1,500 1,500 2,000
44,044 58,498 60,043 61,043
Diocesan Convention
Facilities & Meals 1,367 4,000 4,000 1,500
Printing Journals, Ballots, Clergy
Salary, Book & Postage 4,676 4,000 4,500 4,500
Miscellaneous 2,052 2,000 2,000 1,000
Technology Support 500 2,500 2,500
Travel­Speaker 2,021 2,000 2,000 2,000
10,116 12,500 15,000 11,500
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Office of Bishop continued
Communications ­ Publications
TRINITY Diocesan Newsletter 35,702 38,000 38,000 38,000
Printing, Direct Mail Costs, Sort, Labels
Asking Letter for TRINITY 3,357 3,000 3,000 3,500
NOW Publication 500 0 0 0
Diocesan Directory 2,790 4,000 4,000 3,000
Technical Support/Web Page
Development 0 5,500 5,500 6,000
Communication Equipment 0 1,500 1,500 1,000
Miscellaneous 1,086 1,000 1,000 750
Public Relations 1,000 0 0 0
44,436 53,000 53,000 52,250
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE BISHOP 300,699 334,950 345,118 345,718
Administration
E. Administration Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2004 2005 2005 2006
Director of Administration
Salary 73,100 73,100 75,293 75,293
FICA/Pension 16,557 16,557 17,054 17,054
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 1,097 1,150 1,150 1,150
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,768 4,500 4,500 5,000
Auto Expense 4,212 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 638 3,000 3,000 3,000
Business Expense 770 1,000 1,000 1,000
100,142 103,807 106,497 106,997
Secretary to Director of Administration
Salary 21,672 28,000 28,000 28,000
Overtime 0 500 500 500
FICA/Pension 1,338 6,455 6,455 6,455
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 308 650 650 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 1,993 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 2,089 1,500 1,500 1,000
27,400 41,605 41,605 41,605
Accountant
Salary 38,000 38,000 39,140 39,140
FICA/Pension 8,607 8,607 8,865 8,865
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 835 900 900 900
Medical Insurance Allowance 4,048 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 2,704 3,000 3,000 3,000
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Administration continued
54,195 55,007 56,405 56,905
Receptionist (FT)
Salary 20,775 23,000 22,880 22,880
Overtime 0 500 500 500
FICA/Pension 1,607 5,323 5,296 5,296
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 163 550 550 550
Medical Insurance Allowance 2,728 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 1,390 1,500 1,500 1,000
Archivist (PT)
26,663 35,373 35,226 35,226
Salary 13,889 13,889 14,306 14,306
FICA/Pension 3,146 3,146 3,240 3,240
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 305 350 350 350
Medical Insurance Allowance 4,268 4,500 4,500 5,000
Travel/Training 1,458 1,500 1,500 1,000
23,066 23,385 23,896 23,896
Support 21
Archival Off­Site Storage 1,272 1,500 1,500 1,500
Archivist Supplies 1,143 1,000 1,000 1,000
Background Checks 482 500 500 500
Contract Clerical Support 0 500 500 1,000
Copier 11,164 15,000 15,000 6,500
Legal Fees 3,367 4,000 54,000 4,000
Liability, Workers, Bond 12,571 12,000 13,000 18,000
Miscellaneous 8,093 2,000 2,000 1,822
Office Furniture/Equipment 2,028 2,500 2,500 1,500
Office Supplies 8,320 12,000 12,000 10,000
Overtime 1,633 0 0
Payroll Support Service 904 500 500 1,000
Postage 15,272 14,000 15,500 12,000
Rent for Offices 75,912 85,000 85,000 93,500
Staff Development 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology System Support &
Training, Internet Access, 23,863 28,013 25,116 20,000 22
Hardware/Software Support
Telephones 11,950 13,000 13,000 12,000
177,975 192,513 242,116 185,322
TOTAL OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION 409,442 451,690 505,745 449,951
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Explanatory Notes for 2006 Budget
1. Budget Excess (Deficit) is the amount of income collected over expenses. In 2004 the Budget Excess of
$88,265 was transferred to the Budget Reserve Fund. $50,000 of these funds was transferred into the 2005
budget for Calvary lawsuit legal expenses. The balance remains in the Budget Reserve Fund.
2. The position of Congregational Developer for Church Plants has increased to allow the developer to spend
more time supporting parishes desiring to plant new congregations. The developer and the New Church
funds, which provide multi­year support to enable the founding of new congregations, go hand­in­hand to
help fulfill the diocesan mission of church growth.
3. Mission Center funds, a program begun in 1991, were originally designed to provide major redevelopment
grants for a period of five years. Most of the parishes in this category have moved off diocesan aid; the
remaining parish will be reduced yearly.
4. Partnership funds represent diocesan support for congregations in partnerships where a resource
congregation partners with a struggling congregation in order to strengthen it. Normally, the rector of the
resource congregation chooses the clergy leader of the partner congregation. In addition, the resource
congregation gives money, leadership and other support for a period of three to five years.
5. New Initiative grants are designed to help a parish begin a new work in ministry or mission, often by hiring
a new staff person. These grants of $2,000 ­ $8,000 are given for a period of 1­3 years, normally in
decreasing annual amounts.
6. Urban Outpost funds are to sustain strategic work in impoverished communities. Attendance at worship
must be increasing and involvement of parishioners in outreach efforts must be deepening for this funding
to be approved in successive years.
7. Happening is a Christian experience that seeks to bring young persons to a fuller personal knowledge of
and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship. It is
designed for high school youth during a two­day gathering. Youth in 9 th through 12 th grade in all parishes
of the diocese are invited to participate.
8. Sheldon Calvary Camp, located on Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio, owned by the diocese and managed by an
independent board, offers a variety of summer camping programs.
9. The diocese has sponsored a Ministry Leadership Workshop Day in March for the past 3 years. The
workshop has grown to include sessions on communications, archives, finance, personnel, church
development, and marketing. Many of the speakers and trainers volunteer their time as a service to the
diocese. Attendance has been about 200 clergy and lay leaders in the diocese each year. (Next year’s event
will be March 4, 2006 at Trinity, Washington.)
10. An annual leadership overnight is held each spring for members of the Board of Trustees, Standing
Committee, and Diocesan Council to give the leadership of the diocese an opportunity to share major
aspects of their common life and ministry. While participants pay their own expenses, the budgeted funds
are utilized for supplies and speakers.
11. A Misconduct Manual for the diocese is updated regularly, reprinted and distributed to parishes within the
diocese. Funds also pay for materials utilized in the training classes including handouts, certificates and
videotapes.
12. The Diocesan Curate is to assist the Cathedral in hosting diocesan events and in strengthening our diocesan
mission with the poor and homeless.
13. Network Support funds are set aside by the diocese for programs and information that benefit more than
one congregation.
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14. In prior years the Commission on Racism expenses included the Absalom Jones Celebration but it was
divided out this year to allow for better accounting.
15. The Commission on Ministry, appointed by the Bishop, is responsible for interviewing men and women
seeking Holy Orders who are at various stages in the ordination process and making recommendations to
the Bishop about their suitability and needs. In addition, the Commission is also responsible for the
training, formation, and examination of those in the ordination process and for the ongoing training of
clergy. Subcommittees of the Commission include: Continuing Education, Board of Examining Chaplains
(priests), Board of Examining Chaplains (vocational deacons), Interviews, and Directors of Formation. In
the spring of 2005 five new deacons were ordained and there are presently over 40 people in the ordination
process.
16. Lambeth Resolution I.15 was passed at the 1998 Lambeth Conference proposing that .7 percent of diocesan
budgets be devoted to microenterprise development in the Two­thirds World. Microenterprise
development focuses on job creation and income generation through small­scale enterprises. It provides
poor people with access to capital and training to start and expand small businesses. In 2005 these funds
were distributed to Five Talents, International. The decision on the disposition of these funds in 2006 will
be made by the Diocesan Council.
17. The Third Province consists of the Dioceses within the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Representatives meet regularly to discuss issues of
mutual concern, share information on programs and plan mutually beneficial programs.
18. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is a community of 42 church bodies seeking to be faithful to Jesus’
intention that Christians unite for Gospel mission. These funds support our annual dues.
19. Through the creation of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania in 1970, twenty­four Christian
faith traditions came together for worship, cooperation in a variety of areas of ministry, and to further
communication and fellowship among its members. Christian Associates exists through funds provided by
the 24 participating judicatories. In addition, individuals, organizations, congregations and foundations
sharing the vision of Christian Associates support the ministry through gifts. Funds support the prison
chaplaincy services, AIDS Interfaith Care Team Ministry and educational and training programs.
20. Other ecumenical expenses include funds used to support the annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and
Carols at Heinz Hall and the Pittsburgh Crèche sponsored by the Christian Leaders Fellowship.
21. The approximately $185,000 in support expenses covers postage, copy services, telephones (both land and
mobile), computer support, office supplies, legal fees and other expenses that support all 5 divisions of the
diocesan office.
22. Technology System Support funds all types of technology upgrades in the diocesan office including
hardware, software, individual computers, the NT network and IT support. Major network and individual
work station upgrades were made in 2004. Web page development and upgrades are budgeted under
Communications to provide better tracking of expenses in that area.
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2006 Assessments and Growth Fund
National
and
Total Diocesan International Growth Alternative
Parish Assessment Portion Portion Fund** Growth
Fund***
Ambridge, The Savior $20,251 $16,958 $3,293 $1,418 $1,841
Beaver, Trinity 25,225 21,123 4,102 1,766 2,293
Beaver Falls, Christ the King * 5,653 4,734 919 396 645
Blairsville, St. Peter's 1,060 888 172 74 212
Brackenridge, St. Barnabas 11,273 9,440 1,833 789 1,092
Brentwood, St. Peter's 19,884 16,651 3,233 1,392 1,808
Brighton Heights, All Saints 3,615 3,027 588 253 495
Brookline, The Advent* 7,845 6,569 1,276 549 818
Brownsville, Christ Church 13,200 11,053 2,147 924 1,243
Butler, St. Peter's 18,627 15,598 3,029 1,304 1,693
Canonsburg, St. Thomas' 6,948 5,818 1,130 486 755
Carnegie, Atonement 6,215 5,204 1,011 435 698
Charleroi, St. Mary's 11,817 9,895 1,922 827 1,135
Clairton, Transfiguration 1,144 958 186 80 229
Crafton, Nativity 11,481 9,614 1,867 804 1,109
Donora, St. John's 1,374 1,151 223 96 275
East Liberty, Calvary 134,916 112,976 21,940 9,444 12,265
Fox Chapel 66,752 55,897 10,855 4,673 6,068
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's 21,791 18,247 3,544 1,525 1,981
Freeport, Trinity 508 425 83 36 102
Georgetown, St. Luke's 911 763 148 64 182
Gibsonia, St. Thomas 12,616 10,564 2,052 883 1,197
Glenshaw, Our Savior 11,132 9,322 1,810 779 1,081
Greensburg, Christ Church 28,626 23,971 4,655 2,004 2,602
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd * 7,332 6,140 1,192 513 781
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 32,262 27,016 5,246 2,258 2,933
Homestead, St. Matthew's* 1,590 1,331 259 111 316
Homewood, Holy Cross **** 10,000 8,374 1,626 700 1,646
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 26,070 21,831 4,239 1,825 2,370
Indiana, Christ Church 12,924 10,822 2,102 905 1,221
Jeannette, Advent 1,173 982 191 82 235
Johnstown, St. Mark's 21,057 17,633 3,424 1,474 1,914
Kittanning, St. Paul's 17,860 14,956 2,904 1,250 1,624
Leechburg, Holy Innocents 6,450 5,401 1,049 452 716
Liberty Boro, Good Samaritan 1,229 1,029 200 86 246
Ligonier, St. Michael's 40,994 34,328 6,666 2,870 3,727
McKeesport, St. Stephen's 23,887 20,003 3,884 1,672 2,172
Monongahela, St. Paul's 9,022 7,555 1,467 632 917
Monroeville, St. Martin's 23,241 19,462 3,779 1,627 2,113
Moon Twp., St. Philip's 49,646 41,573 8,073 3,475 4,513
Mt. Lebanon, St. Paul's 76,209 63,816 12,393 5,335 6,928
Mt. Washington, Grace 16,474 13,795 2,679 1,153 1,498
Murrysville, St. Alban's 12,225 10,237 1,988 856 1,167
New Brighton, Christ Church 10,831 9,070 1,761 758 1,058
New Kensington, St. Andrew's 8,794 7,364 1,430 616 899
North Hills, Christ Church 42,525 35,610 6,915 2,977 3,866
North Shore, Emmanuel* 5,543 4,642 901 388 643
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North Versailles, All Souls' 1,748 1,464 284 122 350
Oakland, Ascension 105,779 88,577 17,202 7,405 9,616
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart 10,169 8,515 1,654 712 1,006
Oakmont, St. Thomas' 30,347 25,412 4,935 2,124 2,759
Patton, Sts Thomas & Luke's* 1,708 1,430 278 120 340
Penn Hills, St. James 12,700 10,635 2,065 889 1,204
Peter's Twp, St. David's 34,684 29,044 5,640 2,428 3,153
Pgh., Cathedral 56,385 47,216 9,169 3,947 5,126
Red Bank, St. Mary's 554 464 90 39 111
Rosedale, All Saints* 7,168 6,002 1,166 502 762
Scottdale, St. Bartholomew's* 664 556 108 46 132
Sewickley, St. Stephen's 181,766 152,208 29,558 12,724 16,524
Somerset, St. Francis 13,708 11,479 2,229 960 1,282
Squirrel Hill, Redeemer 21,391 17,912 3,479 1,497 1,945
Uniontown, St. Peter's 23,369 19,569 3,800 1,636 2,124
Warrendale, St. Christopher's* 13,221 11,071 2,150 925 1,238
Washington, Trinity 26,496 22,187 4,309 1,855 2,409
Wayne Twp, St. Michael's 521 436 85 36 104
Waynesburg, St. George's 1,804 1,511 293 126 354
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 19,170 16,053 3,117 1,342 1,743
TOTAL $1,463,554 1,225,554 $238,000 $102,449 $137,604
* These parishes did not turn in their 2003 parochial report by May 19, 2005. The 2004 income amount used
in assessment calculation was the 2003 reported operating income of the parish. This was approved by
Diocesan Council on June 7, 2005.
** Growth Fund Amount is calculated as 7% of Total Assessment. This is the minimum amount parishes must
pay to be eligible for Growth Fund grants and loans.
*** Alternative Growth Fund Amount is calculated as 1% of Assessment Income. This is the recommended
amount as approved by Resolution 3 at the 1999 Diocesan Convention to increase funds available for parish
development.
**** Assessment approved as a fixed amount ($10,000) for 2002­2006 by Diocesan Council on June 4, 2002.
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2005 ASSESSMENTS BY PARISH WITH REDIRECTIONS
Nat'l
National
and Designated
to
Designated
Total Diocesan International Alternate Designated to National
Parish Assessment Portion Portion Missions to Diocese Church
Ambridge, The Savior $21,236 $17,753.99 $3,482 $3,482 $0 $0
Beaver, Trinity 22,165 18,531 3,634 3,634 0 0
Beaver Falls, Christ the King 6,475 5,413 1,062 1,062 0 0
Blairsville, St. Peter's 1,351 1,129 222 222 0 0
Brackenridge, St. Barnabas 13,296 11,116 2,180 2,180 0 0
Brentwood, St. Peter's 19,521 16,320 3,201 0 3,201 0
Brighton Heights, All Saints 3,006 2,513 493 0 90 404
Brookline, The Advent 7,656 6,401 1,255 800 455 0
Brownsville, Christ Church 11,231 9,389 1,842 1,842 0 0
Butler, St. Peter's 20,900 17,473 3,427 0 2,742 685
Canonsburg, St. Thomas' 7,444 6,223 1,221 0 0 1,221
Carnegie, Atonement 6,970 5,827 1,143 1,100 43 0
Charleroi, St. Mary's 12,783 10,687 2,096 2,096 0 0
Clairton, Transfiguration 968 809 159 159 0 0
Crafton, Nativity 11,095 9,276 1,819 1,819 0 0
Donora, St. John's 1,509 1,262 247 247 0 0
East Liberty, Calvary 141,396 118,212 23,184 0 0 23,184
Fox Chapel 62,995 52,666 10,329 10,330 9 0
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's 19,865 16,608 3,257 0 0 3,257
Freeport, Trinity 640 535 105 0 105 0
Georgetown, St. Luke's 878 734 144 144 0 0
Gibsonia, St. Thomas 12,890 10,776 2,114 2,114 0 0
Glenshaw, Our Savior 13,529 11,311 2,218 2,218 0 0
Greensburg, Christ Church 28,850 24,120 4,730 4,000 730 0
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd 7,254 6,065 1,189 1,189 0 0
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 31,718 26,517 5,201 0 0 5,201
Homestead, St. Matthew's 1,614 1,349 265 0 0 265
Homewood, Holy Cross 10,000 8,360 1,640 0 0 1,640
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 26,962 22,541 4,421 4,421 0 0
Indiana, Christ Church 14,002 11,706 2,296 1,836 0 460
Jeannette, Advent 1,234 1,032 202 0 202 0
Johnstown, St. Mark's 19,000 15,885 3,115 3,115 0 0
Kittanning, St. Paul's 16,995 14,208 2,787 2,787 0 0
Leechburg, Holy Innocents 5,637 4,713 924 0 924 0
Liberty Boro, Good Samaritan 1,227 1,026 201 201 0 0
Ligonier, St. Michael's 44,566 37,259 7,307 7,307 0 0
McKeesport, St. Stephen's 28,132 23,519 4,613 4,613 0 0
Monongahela, St. Paul's 8,004 6,692 1,312 1,312 0 0
Monroeville, St. Martin's 25,276 21,132 4,144 4,144 0 0
Moon Twp., St. Philip's 43,756 36,581 7,175 7,175 0 0
Mt. Lebanon, St. Paul's 73,895 61,779 12,116 0 0 12,116
Mt. Washington, Grace 15,598 13,040 2,558 2,558 0 0
Murrysville, St. Alban's 12,681 10,602 2,079 216 931 931
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New Brighton, Christ Church 10,650 8,904 1,746 1,746 0 0
New Kensington, St. Andrew's 8,288 6,929 1,359 1,360 0 0
North Hills, Christ Church 40,656 33,990 6,666 0 0 6,666
North Shore, Emmanuel 5,243 4,383 860 0 860 0
North Versailles, All Souls' 3,270 2,734 536 0 536 0
Oakland, Ascension 102,918 86,043 16,875 11,875 5,000 0
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart 9,831 8,219 1,612 1,612 0 0
Oakmont, St. Thomas' 30,947 25,873 5,074 5,074 0 0
Patton, Sts Thomas & Luke's 1,723 1,440 283 283 0 0
Penn Hills, St. James 11,612 9,708 1,904 1,904 0 0
Peter's Twp, St. David's 35,080 29,328 5,752 5,752 0 0
Pittsburgh, Cathedral 65,257 54,557 10,700 0 0 10,700
Red Bank, St. Mary's 491 410 81 0 81 0
Rosedale, All Saints 6,941 5,803 1,138 1,138 0 0
Scottdale, St. Bartholomew's 684 572 112 0 112 0
Sewickley, St. Stephen's 167,408 139,959 27,449 27,449 0 0
Somerset, St. Francis 10,793 9,023 1,770 1,770 0 0
Squirrel Hill, Redeemer 21,002 17,558 3,444 0 0 3,444
Uniontown, St. Peter's 23,789 19,888 3,901 3,901 0 0
Warrendale, St. Christopher's 12,992 10,862 2,130 2,130 0 0
Washington, Trinity 23,901 19,982 3,919 3,919 0 0
Wayne Twp, St. Michael's 276 231 45 45 0 0
Waynesburg, St. George's 1,826 1,527 299 299 0 0
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 18,746 15,672 3,074 0 0 3,074
TOTAL $1,450,524 $1,212,685 $237,839 $148,580 $16,021 $73,248
2005 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PORTIONS
DESIGNATED TO MISSIONS
Mission Designation Total Amount
Airport Crisis Pregnancy Center 1,518
Akrofi Outreach Fund 358
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches 300
Allegheny Valley Habitat for Humanity 900
Angel's Place 200
American Anglican Council 1,500
Anglican Church of Kenya 490
Anglican Frontier Mission 4,250
Beaver Valley Episcopal Outreach 1,411
Bible Released Time 350
Bishop Hathaway Foundation 1,057
Blackburn Center 1,000
Books for Nigeria 1,758
Brookline Christian Food Pantry 200
Boy Scouts of America 250
Boys & Girls Club 500
Buettner Ministries 624
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CAMA Food Pantry 524
Campus Crusade 1,470
Church Army 8,084
Church of the Advent 200
Coalition for Christian Outreach 3,600
Coal County Hang Out 283
Cristo Rey (Cuba) 4,000
Diocese of Jos ­ Health Clinics 1,000
East Liberty Family Health Center 500
Episcopal Relief & Development 1,292
Episcopal World Mission 7,991
Family Guidance 718
Global Mission Teams 3,135
GOAL Ministries 1,464
Good Samaritan Orphanage 350
Greater Washington County Food Bank 247
Habitat for Humanity 200
International House of Prayer (Kyle Gebhart) 500
Jacobsen Ministry 562
Jesus is Lord Ministries 554
Kwizera Outreach Fund 357
La Croix (Haiti) 1,000
Lamido Outreach Fund 357
Lazarus Center 969
Lighthouse for the Blind 250
Leighton Ford Ministries 718
Ligonier Camp & Conference Center 2,400
Mom's House 2,039
Monroeville Ministerium 100
National Org. of Episcopalians for Life 475
Network of Anglican Communion Dioceses & Parishes 13,700
New Day 1,038
Penn Hills Service Association 1,904
Pittsburgh Experiment 718
Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation 718
Pittsburgh Project 718
Rock the World 1,378
Rwanda Sunrise Orphanage 524
SAMS 17,679
Seeds of Hope 200
Services for Older Adults 201
Shepherd's Heart 13,864
Shepherd's Wellness 100
St. Peter's Episcopal Relief Fund for Blairsville 222
St. Stephen's Wilkinsburg Youth Program 1,000
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry 9,076
The Ark Family Resource Center 350
The Harbor 624
The Lighthouse Foundation 1,057
Trindad & Tobago Urban Ministries 718
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Tunisia Ministries 1,666
Uganda Christian University 4,928
Up for Reading Program at Emmanuel 325
Valley Youth Network 4,907
Washington City Mission 656
World Vision 3,234
Total Specified 143,506
Total Unspecified (Must be one of the above) 5,074
Grand Total $148,580
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One Hundred Fortieth Annual Convention
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
4­5 November, A.D. 2005
THE BISHOP’S ADDRESS
Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built
his house upon the rock; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat
upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. (Matthew 8: 24­
25)
The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew… The destructiveness of wind and flood
and rain has been very much in our corporate consciousness during the last three months. After
the regional devastation of last September’s Hurricane Ivan here in our area, all of us have, I
think, been especially attentive and responsive to our brothers and sisters in the aftermath of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita along the Gulf Coast. We have grieved for them, prayed for them,
sent aid to them, and even gone to them as Christian folk rightly would.
This Diocese is built on the rock of God’s Word. It is also on this rock that the tradition of the
Church Catholic is built. It is within the limits of this rock that human Reason is constrained to
function. This Diocese is built on the rock of God’s Word. Winds, rains and floods shake us,
but we stand at storm’s end. For the heroes and heroines of the generations before us that laid
this foundation – and for the good people of this generation who have dug even deeper footings
into this rock, we ought always to be profoundly grateful, both to Almighty God and to these
faithful witnesses who have so thoroughly undergirded us, who are the Episcopal Church in this
place. (At this All Saints­tide it is so very fitting for us to remember this local part of the cloud
of the great cloud of witnesses.)
One storm that has buffeted us during the last two years has been the ad litem lawsuit brought
by two of our parishes against the elected leadership of the Diocese. Since the 139th Annual
Convention one year ago, I can say that both sides turned away from asking secular authorities
to decide our dispute and worked toward coming to a voluntary resolution of the key issues.
Formal settlement out­of­court has now been achieved with God’s help and the tireless efforts
of various attorneys. Several of them I wish to recognize here. Mr. Joe Otto, a member of St.
Stephen’s, Sewickley, and senior partner in the firm of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, has –
with the support of his partners – been selfless in dedicating his able legal services to the
Diocese in this litigation. We are deeply grateful. Mr. Wicks Stephens, a member of Trinity
Cathedral, acting COO of the Anglican Communion Network and both member of and special
counsel to our Standing Committee, shared himself and his expertise, both selflessly and
endlessly, to shape fair and agreeable terms of settlement. Our Chancellor, Bob Devlin, has also
given himself to his Bishop, our Standing Committee, and this Diocese in extraordinary ways
over these last years, and has never rendered any bill for his services. Walter DeForrest, the
lawyer for the plaintiffs, has also been, by all accounts, an honorable and principled adversary in
the cause of a good settlement. I also thank the leadership of Calvary Church, East Liberty, and
of St. Stephen’s Church, Wilkinsburg, for their willingness to reach an out­of­court settlement
and I hereby drop my call for the consideration at this Convention of any dissolution of union
under Canon XV, Section 6, of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of
Pittsburgh. It is our hope and belief that when all of the details surrounding the litigation are
finally concluded (which is not yet the case), the Diocese will have no net out of pocket expense
in connection with it. In that event, it is my intention to ask Diocesan Council to reallocate the
$50,000 presently in the 2005 budget for legal fees to an “Emergency Energy Fund,” with
guidelines set by Council, to assist parishes of the Diocese most severely impacted by sky­
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BISHOP’S ADDRESS
The 140 th Annual Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
4th November, A.D. 2005
“Every one then who hears these words
of mine and does them will be like a wise
man who built his house upon the rock;
and the rain fell, and the floods came,
and the winds blew and beat upon that
house, but it did not fall, because it had
been founded on the rock.”
Matthew 8: 24­25

ocketing fuel costs of the approaching winter. Thus might something very positive come out of
this long­running drain on everyone’s human energies.
Another storm buffeting us all are “the winds of [false] doctrine” that are tossing the Episcopal
Church “to and fro,” to use St. Paul’s turn of phrase in Ephesians 4. All of us find ourselves
dealing with the consequences of this storm. Indeed, had there been no storm of doctrine, there
would have been no lawsuit about property. The Anglican Communion has spoken, precisely as
many of us predicted it would. The Windsor Report describes the actions of the Episcopal
Church in the United States and of the Anglican Church of Canada, if we do not turn back from
them, as decisions to “walk apart” from the Communion. One of the resolutions brought before
this convention seeks to declare our commitment to mainstream Anglican teaching (as set forth
in the Windsor Report of 2004), exhorts our deputies to the next General Convention to do all in
their power to see that there is a clear decision from that meeting to do the same, and states this
Diocese will stand with the Anglican Communion in any case. I urge you to support the
resolution.
Twenty­two Provinces representing the vast majority of the world’s active Anglicans have
either broken or declared “impaired communion” with the Episcopal Church (though not with
this diocese because of the clear stands of our last three conventions), and the Anglican
Consultative Council has asked U.S. (and Canadian) representatives to withdraw. In many
dioceses across the country people, resources and viability are hemorrhaging away, with
diocesan budgets hundreds of thousands of dollars short. Certainly the storm has affected us,
with the smallest increase in assessment dollars in a decade (which means that parish income is
flattening out) and with the first actual declines in Sunday attendance and total membership
(though small) in a decade. The storm weakens us, but it is devastating the Episcopal Church.
Why? Because storms do weaken even houses built on rock, but houses built on sand are swept
away. I fear that this is what is happening to our beloved Episcopal Church, having recently set
itself on the shifting sands of contemporary Western culture, and the Biblical compromises,
intellectual relativism and moral laxity that attend that culture.
I am happy to report that even in this crisis there is much hope for the future. One aspect of this
is the Anglican Communion Network, headquartered here in Pittsburgh, of which I am the
Moderator. During 2005, the office has grown from a single desk to a five person operation,
fulfilled its pledge to put as much resource into foreign partnership as into domestic operations,
and has received recognition by the Archbishop of Canterbury, with whom I am regularly in
touch, as “full members of the Anglican Communion.” Next week some 2000 Network clergy
and laity will gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to celebrate “Hope and A
Future.” Nine primates of the Anglican Communion are scheduled to join us, as well as
distinguished Christian leaders from among our Protestant and Catholic friends. In many parts
of our nation it is very difficult for faithful Episcopalians trying to hold on to “the Faith once
delivered to the saints.” The Network and Pittsburgh have been a great encouragement to them.
They need our prayers. They are thankful that you have been willing to share me, as I have
sought to lead you in this Diocese and them in the national and international responsibilities
asked of me as Network Moderator.
Part of the recent legal settlement gives the parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh the
opportunity to choose for or against the Anglican Communion Network. Following this
convention I will be writing all the vestries of the Diocese asking them to make financial
commitments to the Network from the missionary dollars that once went to the Episcopal
Church’s national effort. During the last two years, many congregations have designated some
portion of their “beyond the diocese” missionary dollars to Diocesan Council, which has, in turn
committed them to the Network. We have received notifications from ten parishes that they do
not wish to be affiliated with the Network and we have honored this choice long before – as part
of the recent settlement ­­ we agreed to do what we have consistently done. We have also said
that we will continue to administer the resources of this diocese without prejudice as to whether
a parish dis­affiliates from the Network. After all, Diocesan Council, with my support, voted to
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“Every one then who hears these words
of mine and does them will be like a wise
man who built his house upon the rock;
and the rain fell, and the floods came,
and the winds blew and beat upon that
house, but it did not fall, because it had
been founded on the rock.”
Matthew 8: 24­25
One Church of Miraculous Expectation
and Missionary Grace
• Building Congregations
• Making Disciples
• Establishing Partnerships
• Gathering Resources
• Recruiting Youth

fund the youth program of one of the parishes that had brought suit against us, during the period
of the litigation. So we continue to attempt to live into our “One Church” vision whether or not
the values of the majority here are embraced by all. All in this diocese are free to build where
they choose to build. But I will never cease to exhort you, with our Lord himself, to build on
the rock rather than the sand.
A final note about the lawsuit which was such a storm in these last two years: One of the
blessings when you build on the rock (and live in the light) is that your actions can endure
public scrutiny. Early on there were various allegations of wrongdoing and “secret plans” for
alienating the property and assets of the Diocese. Subpoenas issued to the sixteen elected
leaders named in the suit, as well as to both bishops – covering emails, meeting notes,
correspondence, memoranda, Bishop’s and Discretionary Funds, and, in my case, records of all
telephone calls ­­ produced nothing that gave credibility to any of these charges. Since the
charges were publicly made, I simply state publicly the outcome.
Ours is a missionary diocese. We take seriously Jesus’ great commandment and great
commission. The theme of this convention is “One Church: Battling Racism, Persecution and
Poverty.” To battle these things is to stand on the rock of God’s Word. Racism abounds in this
part of the world. It is a sin. The All Saints Day texts alone make this abundantly clear, for
heaven’s dwellers have come through tribulation and persecution, washed in the blood of the
Lamb, out of every tribe and nation and language. We have made a commitment as a diocese to
do what we can to identify, address and eradicate racist attitudes and behaviors. We have made
a commitment to be more balanced in bringing the richness of our racial and ethnic diversity
into membership and leadership. It is a sign of this commitment that you see the richness of the
field of nominees standing for election at this Convention. It is a sign of this commitment that
two of our church­plants of the last decade are among the racially richest congregations of the
diocese. It is a sign of this commitment that we propose a “diocesan curate” for the Cathedral,
the diocesan church, more than any other, whose weekday ministry is to every nation and race
under the sun. It is a sign of this commitment that the Board of Trustees have approved the
purchase of a church­and­office­building for Shepherd’s Heart that will, God­willing, see a
permanent home for them (not to mention other ministries serving the poor of our see city)
established in the Uptown/Hill District, the first such church there since Holy Cross’s
predecessor congregations moved to Homewood fifty years ago.
Tonight, as we welcome Baroness Caroline Cox to our Convention banquet, we shall hear open
and direct testimony to the terrible persecutions suffered by God’s children around the world.
The presence of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom is a great
honor and blessing for us, and it is a significant way in which we are living into this
Convention’s theme. Tomorrow this 140th Annual Convention will see our return to our
Cathedral, after five years at other sites around the Diocese. The flags displayed there speak
eloquently of our missionary commitments, both as parishes and as diocese. The number of
flags representing nations where Christians, as well as many others, are openly and actively
persecuted (and the one stark white banner that represents a nation that cannot be named for fear
of harm to its Christian missionaries) are silent testimony to the terrible persecution suffered by
our brothers and sisters around the globe. Those flags also test us as to our racial prejudices,
since so few of the peoples they represent look like the majority culture here. (This is a moment
to recognize the youngest deputy here today, Alex Bennestelli of Nativity Church, Crafton.
Alex undertook a summer project at my request to make it possible for visitors to the Cathedral
to be able to identify both the nations and the parish partnerships the Cathedral Flag Project
represents.) The labors of our Racism Commission to develop and make accessible anti­racism
training as follow­through on last Convention’s action to make anti­racism training an
expectation of all who lead in the parishes and systems of the Diocese are commendable and
have formed one part of the workshop agenda of our gathering here this year. The presence of
Baroness Caroline Cox among us is further testimony to our willingness to make ourselves
vulnerable and responsive to the suffering that Jesus expects us to share in, both as to
compassion and alleviation. The workshop of Michael Yemba, a Sudanese refugee who lives
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“One Church: Battling Racism,
Persecution and Poverty”
“Every one then who hears these words
of mine and does them will be like a wise
man who built his house upon the rock;
and the rain fell, and the floods came,
and the winds blew and beat upon that
house, but it did not fall, because it had
been founded on the rock.”
Matthew 8: 24­25

among us, was another piece of this testimony. Poverty – and its amelioration ­­ is something
virtually all our congregations could witness about. It is woven through all that I have pointed
to here on the world stage, but it also something that the doors of our churches – and the hearts,
hands and pockets of our people ­­ are open to on a daily basis in food pantries, shelters, short­
term missions and in a thousand other ways. But the battle is very big, and there is no end in
sight, and we must keep on. This is one way to build on the rock for sure: both great
commandment and great commission.
“To be ourselves at our best” is one of the calls I am always making on the clergy and people of
the Diocese. Among the many efforts of the last year that fall into this category are three to
which I particularly want to draw attention. The Episcopal Church Women, under the creative
leadership of Cindy Thomas of Grace Church (Mt. Washington) and Sharon Forrest of the
Lord’s House of Prayer (Avalon), have begun to see that the future of the organization lies in
service and in mentoring concerning the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of families and
children. The ECW does this with eyes­wide­open, recognizing that this ministry must be to
families as we find them, with all the trouble, and brokenness, and singleness that can be the
hallmarks of today’s households. The Episcopal Church Women are launching a Family Life
Movement among us, learning some things from the context in which we find ourselves and
others from contexts as different as that of the Mothers Union in Uganda. The ECW leadership
has also reached out to women’s groups in other dioceses – many of whom are struggling for
purpose or for vision – and has invited leaders to gather from across the nation to discuss these
very things at next week’s Hope and A Future Conference here in Pittsburgh. These
developments are marvelously exciting as we look to rebuild – to rock­build ­­ Anglican witness
at the beginning of the 21st Century.
Another example of “being ourselves at our best” is our Happening Movement. This “Cursillo”
for high school students is led by the young people themselves. A weekend of seventy
candidates will have seventy high schoolers on staff as well. Formation in Faith and in
leadership are hallmarks of the program. What made this year so special was that a team of 20
high school Happeners exported our movement to Peru. Representatives from four other South
American countries – Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Uraguay ­­ were also present. This life­
changing movement is now rooted in another part of the world thanks to our young people.
Years ago we did this very same thing for Pretoria Diocese and all of South Africa. One is
never too young to be a missionary, never too young to share the gospel, never too young to be
an agent of kingdom advance, both at home and abroad.
Being ourselves at our best also involves being together and trusting that our God has a bright
future in mind for us. Despite the great strains on our local common life occasioned by the
present national “tearing of the fabric of our Communion” (as the Windsor Report describes the
present conflict), our Board of Trustees took the first bold steps in the development of the
Common Life Property at Donegal Lake. An access road, electricity, trail development, and a
multi­purpose barn are improvements presently underway. God willing, next summer we will
be able to make the first general use of this exquisite 163 acre treasure. The roots of our
Cathedral lie in the French and Indian War. The roots of our Diocese lie in the devastation of
the American Civil War. The roots of Calvary Camp lie in the Great Depression. In difficult
seasons Christians, at their best, build for a happier future. I salute the Board of Trustees. I also
salute Diocesan Council and Standing Committee and our clergy and the vestries of our parishes
– leadership that continues to build for the future in a season of great storm.
In my Pre­Convention Report I spoke about the long­term missionaries we sent out this year,
some of whom you will hear from in the course of this Convention. I encourage our
congregations to support them with your prayers, your talents and your treasure. I also wrote
about the fabulous response of our people to relief efforts across the country and around the
world. Since the creation of the Anglican Relief and Development Fund in 2004, I have
attempted to be evenhanded in commending efforts of both Episcopal Relief and Development
and the Anglican Relief and Development Fund. The long­standing practice of ERD baskets
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“To be ourselves at our best”
“To be ourselves at our best”
“To be ourselves at our best”

around this convention has not changed. When we gather in this way, it is ARDF that has, if
anything, taken a secondary role. Greater balance will be part of our convention planning for
next year. One reason for this is that I have the privilege of announcing that Canon Nancy
Norton, former Director of Administration of the Diocese, has accepted appointment as Director
of Anglican Relief and Development, effective this month. You know Nancy’s passion for
serving us. Now that passion will be directed to the poor and dispossessed around the globe.
What a blessing! More building on the rock…
Having mentioned Canon Norton, I can report that the search for a Chief Operating Officer for
the Diocese continues, as yet without conclusive result. Doug Wicker of St. Stephen’s,
Sewickley, Michelle Domeisen of Fox Chapel and Fr. Dan Crawford of St. Thomas, Gibsonia,
continue their labors as our search committee, for which we should all be very grateful. Marsha
Tallant has been serving as Acting Director of Administration during these months and has kept
our business interests on track. I am, and we, are most thankful to her. The search continues.
I would ask your prayers for God’s outcome as we seek to identify this key individual to join
our leadership team. I commented at length in my Pre­Convention Report (pp.A1­A4 of your
Convention materials) about the “remarkable and committed group of servants of God” who are
the Diocesan Office staff and Leadership Team. I simply want them to stand and for us to
recognize them at this point. Their love for Jesus and their love for you make them as rock for
you and for me.
Various anniversaries are ahead for us. One of our convention resolutions seeks to mark the
thirtieth anniversary of the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. Ordained women
have made an extraordinary contribution here in Pittsburgh. Signs of that are in my own
appointments of Canon Missioner Mary Hays and Cathedral Provost Cathy Brall. But we could
also point to congregations presently served by women in Holy Orders, or previously served by
them, all across the Diocese. I support them and the resolution which seeks to honor their
ministry and to discern additional calls. I appreciate that the drafters of the resolution have also
been sensitive to those among us who cannot support women’s ordination. I support them too.
The proponents of both practices seek to set themselves on the rock of God’s Word, then, as
Anglicans, look to Reason and to Tradition for further guidance. Where there can be divergence
Anglicans have often allowed it, giving our God Himself the opportunity over generations
finally to sort matters out. This is what is technically called the doctrine of reception.
Anglicans worldwide have said this doctrine can be applied as it relates to ordination, but not to
human sexuality. Scripture is marvelously rich in the value placed on and leadership roles
accorded to Godly women. Scripture is univocal in its rejection of sexual activity outside of
marriage and its condemnation of same­sex union as both perverse and idolatrous. For
Anglicans, and for Christians in general, the plain sense of the Word allows debate on the one
matter, but not on the other. In one area we build over rock; in the other we build on sand. So
we rightly celebrate thirty years of women in Holy Orders and also acknowledge those who
faithfully contend we err. One of the great hallmarks of our life here in Pittsburgh has been the
respectful way we disagree, especially over this crucial matter, and the way in which we have
chosen to reflect the whole of the Anglican Communion in our practice.
Our return to Trinity Cathedral for our Saturday session reminds us of two anniversaries. One
of them is the tenth anniversary of my election to be your Bishop in the late fall of 1995. It
seems impossible to me that ten years could have passed since that unforgettable Saturday
session of the 130th Annual Convention when you asked me to serve in this way. Those of you
who were present will remember that, when asked if I would accept the election, I said that I
would if you would agree to pray for me. That prayer has sustained me and has undergirded our
life together. Please, let it never stop or lessen.
The other anniversary that is approaching is one of far greater significance. As I shared with
Convention last year, 2008 will be the year when we observe the 250th anniversary of Anglican
worship first held at what would become Pittsburgh. Mr. Fred Thieman of Ascension Church
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(Oakland) and Mr. Tom Moore of St. Andrew’s (Highland Park) have agreed to be the co­chairs
of “Celebration 250.” They will guide an effort that will include an honorary committee, a
steering committee, and various sub­committees to help the diocese, the wider ecumenical
community and the city and region to observe what twenty­five decades of Anglican, Protestant
and Christian witness have meant to the region “as famous for God as for steel.” Because the
worshipping community at Fort Pitt became the genesis of Trinity Cathedral, which in turn
became the “Mother Church” of the Diocese, there is a very great milestone here for us all, and
our cathedral is the central symbol. This brings me back to the rock, the flood, the Word and all
the rest.
The site of Trinity Cathedral was chosen for its first function as a burial ground because it was
above the level of the floods, on the peninsula’s first rocky rise. Our cathedral is literally built
on rock, and so are we. But its great rock is the Word of God, as Anglicans have proclaimed
and spread that Word. The generations have seen many storms, not least those of recent years in
our Cathedral and our Diocese. “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and
beat against that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.”
Proclamation and spread… During the nineteenth century Trinity Church received its
appellation “Mother Church” because of its commitment to planting other churches. The
Cathedral really does serve us very well as a symbol of who we have been at our best: built to
stand and to proclaim, and in mission planting new congregations to help others to stand and to
proclaim. The last decade has seen much renewal in our existing churches, both large and
small, founded and refounded on the rock. Generally speaking, it has been severe storms that
have prompted the re­founding. We praise God for his mercy and his goodness among us. We
praise God that He guided those who went before us to build on the rock, and renewed us in
their commitment. It is time for us to also renew their commitment to spread the Word and to
help new communities build on the rock as well. It is time for us to re­commit to the church­
planting heritage that founded us and characterized our Mother Church. Each one of our
parishes needs to become a “mother church.” This would truly be to be ourselves at our best,
for it is where everyone of our congregations came from, the efforts and missionaries of some
other congregation. The best celebration of what we have been will be found in re­committing
ourselves to the seemingly impossible task our forebears embraced, confident that, founded on
the rock, no rains or floods or winds can knock us down, only the mistake of not building in the
right place, or the sin of not building at all.
Thank you for being who you are, for your prayers, and for allowing me the privilege of leading
you in this season.
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“Every one then who hears these words
of mine and does them will be like a wise
man who built his house upon the rock;
and the rain fell, and the floods came,
and the winds blew and beat upon that
house, but it did not fall, because it had
been founded on the rock.”
Matthew 8: 24­25
BISHOP’S ADDRESS
The 140 th Annual Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
4th November, A.D. 2005

2 nd September, A.D. 2005
The Martyrs of New Guinea
TO ALL THE CLERGY AND LAY DEPUTIES OF THE 140 TH ANNUAL
CONVENTION:
Beloved in the Lord,
Greetings in the most precious and all powerful Name of Jesus Christ, true God and true
Man, our Lord and our Savior. As we begin our concerted preparation for the annual
diocesan convention, I write to you and to the Diocese to make my pre­convention report.
The ten months since our last convention have been filled with both triumphs and defeats,
with both advances and set­backs, as is true in any year. Nevertheless, our local story has far
more to do with developments beyond our borders than has been true in most years of our
long history, far more to do with a context that is certainly no ordinary season in the life of
the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion or global Christianity.
The Calvary Lawsuit
The divisions of the Episcopal Church occasioned by innovations in Faith* and Order**
have had the most wide­ranging consequences, not least in anxieties over the long­term
ownership and stewardship of property. At its very heart, that is what the ad litem lawsuit
brought by the Rector and Vestry of Calvary Church (and subsequently joined by the Rector
and Vestry of St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg) is about: Who can be counted on to be the faithful
trustees of diocesan assets?
At the 139 th Annual Convention I invoked Canon15 (Section 6) of our local canons in order
that all might understand the Scriptural and ecclesiological issues (not property issues)
involved in such a suit. In doing so I also stated that I was doing what I did in order that
efforts at settlement might be advanced. I am happy to report that the last ten months have
been focused on efforts toward settlement. As I write this report we appear very close to a
settlement. May it please God that this end might be His, and might be soon.
The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
Since our last diocesan convention ten months ago the Episcopal Church and the Anglican
Church in Canada have suffered consequences within Anglican Communion structures for
the innovations each has instituted. Representatives of both churches are no longer present to
the Anglican Consultative Council or its Executive and Finance Committees. Each Church
has been told that continuing to carry forward its innovations will represent a practical
decision to “walk apart” from the Communion. Each Church has been told that its next
* Doctrines of Man and of Holy Matrimony
** Consecration of same­sex partnered bishop
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national synod (General Convention) will need to signify whether it intends to return to – by
submitting to the provisions of the Windsor Report – or continue its movement away from
the Communion. Our deputies to next June’s General Convention at Columbus will be part
of this momentous debate and decision. Our commitment here is to stand where we have
always stood as the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, both in terms of the Faith and Order of
the Christian Church and in terms of our place in mainstream Anglicanism, no matter what
the Episcopal Church may do. (That is why we amended Article I, Section 1 of the
Constitution of the Diocese.) Our prayer, of course, is that the Episcopal Church will return
to orthodox witness and to its rightful place within the Anglican Communion and orthodox
Christianity.
Over this past year I have, as your bishop, been involved in various conferences and councils
both within and beyond the Episcopal Church. I remain the Moderator of the Anglican
Communion Network and, as such, am increasingly looked to both by allies and opponents,
both domestically and globally, as one who is leader and spokesman among those who stand
together for the “Faith once delivered to the saints.” Your prayers, and prayers from all over
the nation and the world, have sustained Nara and me through very difficult days. The
support and encouragement of the clergy and people of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and your
willingness to sacrifice some of my energy and attention to the wider Church ­­ signified in
thousands of notes and calls and encounters – have meant more than I can express. I thank
you for your generosity to me and to the wider Church. I assure you that I yearn for the day
when all this trouble has gone by and when my focus can again be less distracted from the
work that is the advancement of the kingdom of Jesus Christ here in Southwestern
Pennsylvania.
The Diocesan Staff
At the 139 th Annual Convention I named Nancy Norton to be Canon for Administration and
Finance. The particular honor involved was that Mrs. Norton thus became the first lay canon
in the history of the Diocese. The honor was well­deserved. Financial integrity and
transparency were the hallmarks of Canon Norton’s eight years as part of the leadership
team. In June, Nancy resigned expressing a sense of “mission accomplished” and in order to
accompany her husband to a new assignment in Arkansas. What a remarkable chapter in our
history Nancy helped to write! A search committee chaired by Doug Wicker, Vice­President
of the Board of Trustees, is at work to identify a chief operating officer to succeed Mrs.
Norton. In the meanwhile, many of the systems created and responsibilities discharged by
Canon Norton are being ably directed by Marsha Tallant who has been named Acting
Director of Administration.
Canon Mary Hays and Bishop Henry Scriven have given distinguished service in the midst of
all the challenges and stresses of this past year. Canon Mary has continued to press the
missionary and leadership development of our congregations and to hold up for us the ever
present call to establish new works, especially through commitments to church­planting.
Bishop Henry has been a much­loved pastor among us, a true partner in the discharge of
episcopal ministry, and an agent for the oversight and strengthening of the inter­parish
(“transformational”) networks of our Diocese. Both of these members of the leadership team
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have submitted their own pre­convention reports, reports that speak to so much that each has
contributed. My debt to them, and our debt to them, is immense. I thank God and I thank
them for the part they have come to play in leading the ministry and the mission of our
Diocese.
The support team in the Diocesan Office is a remarkable and committed group of servants of
God. Melanie Contz, Marsha Tallant, Peter Frank, Bonnie Catalano, Janet Cummings,
Nicole Pollard, Lynne Wohleber are names known to most of you. Their stability and ability
through the present season have earned them a reputation as one of the best and most trusted
diocesan staffs in the country. Our debt to them is great as well.
Losses and Trials
The two years since the 75 th General Convention (August 2003) have been years of trial for
all our congregations. The year 2004 was a particularly challenging one for our people. We
can see that now. The Annual Parochial Reports (now submitted) show the first decline in
average Sunday attendance, communicants and baptized members in a decade. While our
losses are far less than in the Episcopal Church generally, our best local efforts and the
evangelistic goals we have embraced have not made us immune to the consequences of the
conflict and the destabilizing that come from a denomination cutting itself free from its roots
and from its global family. Parish income continues to increase overall, but now at a much
slower rate than for a decade, and at a rate that cannot compete with inflation, especially in
the costs of insurance and of energy. Diocesan income is always directly related to parochial
income. What congregations and diocese face together as we look to 2006 is a much harder
time sustaining the present work, let alone the challenge of trying to engage new works. This
will be clear in the presentation of the 2006 Diocesan Budget. We persevere and we will
persevere. Almighty God, after all, is our helper. May miraculous expectation characterize
us in lean seasons as it has in fat ones!
Bright Spots
We remain true to God’s call to us to be “One Church of Miraculous Expectation and
Missionary Grace.” This month’s Trinity Magazine reports that we have averaged one new
church­plant each year for the last four years. Four missionaries (or missionary couples)
have been sent out during 2005 alone: one whose names and placement we cannot divulge,
Meredith Borel to Jordan, Marc and Suzanne Jacobson to the Philippines, and Colin and Julie
Larkin to Cambodia. The Episcopal Church Women are re­shaping themselves as the
family­life movement of the Diocese, and sharing their vision with other dioceses. Work
began on low impact development of the Common Life Property at Donegal Lake, so that
this extraordinary resource might begin to be used by us all. Twenty teenagers transplanted
the Happening Movement to Peru in the summer of 2005. Other domestic and international
short­term missions were organized and dispatched by our parishes and missionary agencies.
In hard times, we continue to think of others and continue to share the love and the gospel of
Jesus to those both near and far.
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The 140 th Annual Convention
Under the diocesan vision of “One Church of Miraculous Expectation and Missionary
Grace,” this year’s convention theme is “Battling Racism, Poverty and Persecution.” The
workshops, mission minutes, keynote speaker and preacher will all help us face into our part
in the battle. Baroness Caroline Cox, a world­renowned champion of this era’s most
marginalized peoples, and an Anglican, is our headliner. The racism commission will be
sharing its progress on the anti­racism training we called for at our last convention. The
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has also given us a context in which to understand how far
our nation still has (and we ourselves still have) to go in dealing with the three evils that our
convention theme highlights.
Pre­convention regional hearings are scheduled in order to help all deputies become
conversant with the matters to come before convention. The proposed agenda and all pre­
convention materials accompany this letter/report.
Let’s keep the convention in our prayers, for God’s work and will to be done among us, as
we review the year past and plan for the Year of Grace 2006 which lies ahead.
I look forward to seeing all of you at one of the pre­convention gatherings, at the annual
convention itself, and in those other moments of diocesan and parochial life when our paths
shall cross in these next months.
Faithfully in Christ,
Bishop
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ASSISTANT BISHOP
Some time during this past year Catherine and I were talking about our life here. We concluded that we
probably had more friends here in Pittsburgh than we have had anywhere else in our married sojourns and
travels. Partly that is because of the settled nature of this job; partly though it is due to how we have been
accepted and welcomed in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Three years has gone already, and with it my initial
contract; I am still here. I am grateful for that, especially as we work this year on an application for permanent
residence (again!).
My work is still more office based than out in the parishes, but actually being part of the office team means that
I keep in touch better with what is going on. Many people call in here and the phone and email is constantly on
the go.
We all feel the loss of Nancy Norton in the office, but more especially from our ‘Leadership Team’. This
transitional time will be difficult, but the skills and gifts are here to see us through.
This past year has had its share of activities outside Pittsburgh. Among them have been bishops’ meetings
(both House of Bishops and a meeting of what we called Windsor bishops), the ordination in Charlotte of Marc
Jacobson, and two mission trips this past summer: one with the group from Pittsburgh Happening to the Diocese
of Peru and the other with SOMA to speak at a clergy conference in the Diocese of Colombia.
But my main work has been visiting parishes on Sundays and for some vestry meetings, and looking after the
Transformational Networks part of the budget. This involves oversight for the Commission on Racism, Calvary
Camp, Happening, Resource Center, Commission on Aging, Sexual Misconduct Training, Clergy Association,
ECW, retired clergy and spouses, small churches, the Cathedral and any other pastoral issues that might arise.
It keeps me busy and is a privilege. I am also trying to learn a bit about deployment from a US perspective; it’s
good to have Mary and Bonnie from whom I can learn.
I am so grateful to be part of a very efficient team. I want to thank Nicole Pollard for keeping me in order and
Melanie Contz for reminding me what I should be doing and whom I should be calling!
The current crisis is not easy for any of us, especially those on the cutting edge of parish ministry. There is no
obvious resolution on the horizon and I for one fear any resolution that might alienate us more from each other.
It might come in the future, but I do not look forward to it.
Meanwhile we are all called to be faithful in doing well the things we can do and following the next step that
the Lord in his mercy shows us.
Respectfully submitted
Henry Scriven
Assistant Bishop
REPORT OF THE CANON MISSIONER
It hardly seems possible that I have served as your Canon Missioner for seven years! I continue to be so grateful
for the increasingly faithful, biblical and missionary hearts of our diocesan parishes and leaders. Here are some
of the highlights of this year:
Clergy Deployment:
For several years, the diocese has experienced very little clergy turnover. 2005 brought a change to this pattern
with leadership transitions at Advent, Brookline; St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon; St. Mark’s, Johnstown; and St.
Martin’s, Monroeville. At the time of this report, Advent has called the Rev. Matthew Frey as rector. Matthew
previously served as an assistant at Trinity, Washington. St. Mark’s is interviewing candidates, and St. Martin’s
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will soon be doing the same. St. Paul’s has called the Rev. Kamila Blessing as interim and expects to engage in
a longer search process.
Commission on Ministry:
I have continued to assist Bishop Duncan with oversight of the various roles of the Commission on Ministry.
After the record­breaking large class of deacons in 2004, the number of ordinations in June, 2005 was markedly
smaller. However, twelve people were approved for aspirancy in June and more than 40 are in various stages of
preparation for ordained ministry. This year we have renegotiated the type and cost of psychological
evaluations. In 2006, we hope to rewrite the booklet describing the ordination process.
Leadership Training:
Our fourth annual Ministry Leadership Day was once again held at St. Stephen’s, Sewickley. This year’s
speakers at the Vestry Workshops were the Rev. Marc Robertson and former senior warden Clark Smith of
Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia. Other workshops offered information about a variety of parish concerns
including congregational development, finances, and communications. Please mark your calendars for next
year’s conference to be held on March 4, 2006 at Trinity, Washington.
Other training events in 2005 included:
• Clergy welcome day
• The annual leadership overnight, which gathers members of the Board of Trustees, Diocesan Council,
and Standing Committee. This year we spent most of our time in intercessory prayer for the Diocese
and its leaders, led by the Rev. Filmore Strunk, rector of St. Margaret’s Church, Charlotte, NC.
• The sixth year of our revamped Deacon Formation Program, now led by Deacon Laura Wicker.
• The largest Ordinands Training Program ever, which guides transitional deacons/ priests through their
first year of ordained ministry. Each session of the monthly program includes Bible study and
discussion of a sermon text; a workshop on a particular skill needed in ordained ministry; discussion of
case studies; and lunch together. At the request of several new priests, we will experiment in 2005­06
with offering an optional second year of training alongside of the “first year’s.”
• Our yearly Clergy Conference, which featured our own Dr. Edith Humphrey (a member of Church of
the Ascension in Oakland), associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
During the summer, I taught an online course at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. I was surprised at how
well the class worked, and am working with TESM to investigate the feasibility of offering online classes to
diocesan leaders.
Congregational Development:
One of the themes I have noticed this year, in my conversations with clergy and vestries, is a heightened desire
to help parishioners become deeper disciples of Jesus Christ. I am hearing, “How do we encourage our people
to become more Christ­like?”; “How do we help folks to be ‘salt and light’ in their workplaces?”; and “How do
we help parishioners to understand that the Christian life is more than church attendance?” Many of our
parishes are asking these questions and seeking new ways of answering them. This fall, a number of us will
meet to explore how the diocese can help strengthen the spiritual depth of congregations and their people. One
of the tools the diocese offers to congregations seeking to be stronger and healthier is Natural Church
Development (NCD). NCD is a tested program for congregations wanting to become more effective, which is
coordinated by Congregational Developer, the Rev. Mark Wright. Several congregations have begun NCD and
several others are in the process of exploring its use.
Other:
One of the joys of serving as your Canon Missioner is the opportunity to represent you in other parts of the
Church. In 2005, I led workshops of various sorts at Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, PA; Eastern
University; Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama, and at St. John’s, Tallahassee, FL as
well as representing you at the Annual Council of the Anglican Communion Network in Texas.
In addition, I taught three classes at Trinity Seminary, all of which included students from the diocese.
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In May, I took three sabbatical weeks and traveled with my husband Whis to the Middle East. We visited the
Kelsey School in Amman, Jordan, an Arabic language school led by the Rev. Matthew Walter, a priest of our
diocese. Another Pittsburgher, Meredith Borel, is a student at Kelsey. Meredith is supported by church plant
Three Nails as she prepares for missionary service in the Arabic world. Our trip also included visits to Cairo,
where we met with Egypt’s Bishop Mouneer, and the Old City of Jerusalem.
This year has marked continuing anxiety and uncertainty in the diocese as a result of events in the National
Church and the Anglican Communion. Many of our parishes have been affected in various ways by these
events and our smaller parishes have become even more vulnerable. Nevertheless, I have been heartened by the
creative, positive, missionary spirit of our hardworking clergy and lay leaders. I hope you will join me in
praying that God will bless our parishes and leaders, making them more effective witnesses of God’s love and
power in Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that 2006 will demonstrate increased missionary fervor demonstrated in
more effective outreach to our communities, in the planting of new congregations, and in an increased
concern for world missions.
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPER FOR SMALL CHURCHES
It will be no surprise to anyone that our small churches are still small; but they are in good heart, generally
speaking. Never forget that about half our churches are classified as either ‘pastoral’ or ‘family’ size. (The
other three categories are ‘transitional’, ‘program’ and ‘resource’ – see the Clergy Compensation Guide 2006, p
23).
So we invite the clergy from 33 churches to meet to discuss ministry in small churches and to share their
experiences. Of course many of them cannot come because they are retired or have other employment; many
churches cannot afford a full time priest. But we have had good attendance at our bi­monthly lunches and some
good topics of conversation have emerged which will strengthen and equip them in the future. One such topic
was how we can share expertise and knowledge about technology and computer programs. It can be
overwhelming with a small congregation how much there is to do and how much we are supposed to know and
how few resources we have both human and financial. Other discussions have been more theological and
pastoral; I’m always so impressed with the wisdom of our clergy (seriously!).
We all need support in conversation and prayer. Our lunches for clergy of small churches help some people;
but please remember those who do not have the time to come to this group. They are the unsung heroes who
often have full time jobs or who are supposed to be full time retired. Pray for their spouses too who might have
thought they would see more of their loved ones when they retired!
It is a privilege to be involved in people’s lives and ministry. Small churches are not glamorous but they are the
backbone of mission and ministry in the diocese and need all the help and encouragement we can give them.
Thank you, and keep going!
Respectfully submitted
Bishop Henry Scriven
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPER FOR NEW CHURCHES
On the heels of last year’s Diocesan Convention, Canon Missioner Mary Maggard Hays and I began to meet
together and individually with a number of the rectors of the “original 17” parishes who responded to Bishop
Duncan’s 2001 vision and call to plant 10 new parish or parish­like institutions within the first decade of the
new millennium.
So much had changed in our diocese and denomination over the last three years, we felt it was import to gauge
the church planting atmosphere. Our goal in these meetings was not to coerce anyone into planting a church
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anytime soon, but to get a real sense of the climate—and to hear what the current attitudes about church
planting are.
We met with these priests, having a three fold goal: 1) To listen; 2) To offer diocesan help in getting their
parishes to a point where they would be healthy enough to plant a church; and 3) To invite the priest and/or
leadership of parishes who thought they might be ready to engage in the process within the next 18­24 months
to the Church Parenting Network (CPN), a kind of pre­natal clinic for “pregnant churches.”
Those meetings were very productive. We blessed those who are just not ready to even think about planting for
their honesty. We encouraged those who want to plant, but just don’t think their parish is healthy enough to
consider engaging in the Natural Church Development church health process, and we invited seven parishes to
participate in the CPN. And six accepted!
We know that, like having children, birthing new churches is an exciting venture—but it is also a scary one. As
I have said in the past, the role of the diocese is to act as a midwife through the process, and the CPN is one
venue to enable churches to give birth.
The CPN gatherings take place at Church of the Atonement, Carnegie. Priests and lay leaders from these
parishes attend: Church of the Atonement; Prince of Peace, Hopewell; St. Christopher’s, Warrendale; St.
Stephen’s Sewickley; and Trinity, Washington. (At press time, St. Paul’s Kittanning, is slated to be a part of the
group, upon David Wilson’s return from his sabbatical.)
The venue provides relational support, peer coaching and problem solving, as well as direction and
accountability for the parenting pastor/church. Each session takes about two hours, ample time for discussion
and prayer.
Topics covered over a 12­18 month period include:
• Expand Vision for Church Multiplication
• Prepare to Become a Parent Church
• Understanding the Church Planting Process
• Gain Support of Key Leaders
• Cultivate Congregational Commitment
• Determine Parenting Methods and Resources
• Identify Cross­Cultural Issues
• Mobilize Church Planters
• Select Appropriate Target Communities
• Develop a Gathering and Launching Strategy
• Prepare for Release, Recovery and Reproduction
The past year also brought with it the debut of the Church Planters Incubator. Over the first nine months, new
planters from Acts 2:47, the Garden Gate and Living Stones Fellowship gathered at St. Martin’s, Monroeville,
to address foundational issues of church planting. As we move forward in development, “established” plants
Three Nails and Seeds of Hope have been invited to participate in the monthly time of networking, support and
training. We’ll focus on these areas:
• Personal Spirituality and Integrity
• Personal Organization
• Maintaining Core Values and Corporate Vision
• Keeping Focused on Mission
• Ministry Systems and Strategic Planning
• Personal and Corporate Prayer
• Personal and Corporate Evangelism
• Discipling Others
We consider prayer to be the foundation for our church multiplication movement, and have created a monthly
Church Planter Prayer Cycle and Parent Church Prayer Cycle. We’d covet your prayers! If you’d like to
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participate in this imperative part of our ministry email me (Bartling@pgh.anglican.org), and I’ll be glad to
include you in the distribution of requests!
On a personal development note, I have been engaged in the Coach Certification process presented by
CoachNet International Ministries throughout this year. CoachNet Executive Director Bob Logan (the keynote
speaker at our 2001 convention) has found that church planters—indeed, any church leader—who receives
coaching has an increased success rate in his/her ministry efforts. With coaching becoming increasingly popular
within denominational circles, Logan determined it was time to “set the bar” for excellent coaches and provide
certification for those who have invested in specialized training, experienced and applied coaching skills and
exhibit the characteristics of quality coaches. By the time you read this, I expect to be a certified coach.
CoachNet defines the goal of coaching as “helping people discover God’s agenda for some part of their life and
ministry and cooperating with the Holy Spirit to see that agenda become a reality.” Although coaching is not
the only role I play as Congregational Developer for New Churches, it has been my joy and privilege to walk
alongside each of our planters and planting parishes—and seeing God at work and cooperating with His Spirit
as He reveals His desire to reach lost people through new parishes.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenni Bartling
CANON FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
The year 2005 has been another challenging year for the diocesan office. Although the financial market has
stabilized and improved in the past year, significant challenges remain for our congregations due to job losses in
the Pittsburgh area, increase in utility, maintenance and health care costs, and conflict within the national
church. Along with four parish churches closing in the past year, these issues have provided the diocesan staff
many opportunities to support parishes, clergy and lay leaders in the diocese. However, I would be remiss if I
did not also mention that the staff has been significantly challenged by the tremendous work load generated by
lawsuits and the controversy surrounding the diocese as a result of the national church conflict. I do not believe
that any diocese could ask for a more dedicated and faithful staff than the one currently serving the Diocese of
Pittsburgh. Whether they are performing administrative tasks for your congregations, assisting with walk­in
ministries at the Cathedral, or praying with the new friends we have made in the Oliver building, the primary
mission of “bringing those to Christ that do not know him” is always in the forefront. They are incredibly
dedicated to keeping “the main thing” as “the main thing” no matter how difficult that is some days. We, as a
diocese, are truly blessed by their dedication.
Health Insurance. The diocesan office holds a group medical policy that provides the opportunity for all
clergy and lay employees in our parishes to participate. A Health Insurance Task Force which provides
guidance for decisions on these plans includes lay and clergy representation from both small and large parishes.
Three members of the Task Force are benefit managers (2 lay and 1 clergy) and work with these issues on a
daily basis. In 2003 the Task Force struggled with an enormous rate increase of 35% by Blue Cross but decided
not to make plan changes. However, in 2004 confronted with 23% rate increases, the Task Force made tough
decisions by increasing co­pays, implementing deductibles, and offering only one PPO (Preferred Provider
Organization) plan. These decisions kept the overall rate increase to a minimum. In 2005, offering 2 plans was
again considered. However, the decision was reached to offer only one plan with deductibles keeping rate
increases to under 10%. As with the staff, the diocese is blessed to have individuals willing to serve the diocese
sharing their gifts and expertise in this area.
Clergy Compensation Committee. The Clergy Compensation Task Force met again this year to continue
revisions and enhancements to the Clergy Compensation Guide. The Task Force included the Canon Missioner,
Congregational Developer for Small Congregations, Congregational Developer for Mid­Size Congregations, a
representative from large parishes, a clergy spouse representative, a representative from the Clergy Association
and the Canon for Administration and Finance. Input and revision recommendations received from the
publication of last year’s guide were the basis of changes for the 2006 Clergy Compensation Guide. An
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Appendix I was added to clarify the process of determining parish classifications using the statistical data
provided by the annual parish parochial report. In addition, a handout on 2005 clergy salaries in the diocese
compared to diocesan standards was also distributed. The data was shown in an easy to compare bar chart
form.
Personnel Actions. The personnel in the diocesan office saw very little change this year. Janet Cummings
came to the diocese with extensive experience with other non­profits to fill the vacant Financial Secretary
position. The Rev. Larry Deihle, Development Director, left the diocese late last year to accept a position in the
banking business. Larry continues his ministry as a bi­vocational priest serving St. Thomas, Oakmont.
Diocesan/Cathedral Partnership. The Diocese and Cathedral have continued their partnership. The Covenant
signed in 2002 between the Diocesan Staff, Cathedral Staff and the Chapter has enabled all parties to continue
to build strong relationships and jointly support redevelopment activities at the Cathedral. Thankfully, the
Cathedral has reached financial stability and has begun to plan for their future by aggressively recruiting new
families and planning substantial building improvements. A pigeon project has been completed and by the end
of 2005 roof repairs will be complete. Through the generosity of the Board of Trustees, a new sound system
will be installed in time for diocesan convention this year. A substantial endowment for restoration of the
Burying Ground was received during the past year and a committee has been formed to work with restoration
specialists and landscape architects to restore the grounds and make the best use of the space in an urban setting.
The Rev. Canon Catherine Brall has worked tirelessly to focus on sharing the Gospel with the diverse
downtown community and to restore financial health to the Cathedral. God has truly blessed the Cathedral with
personnel, leadership and financial resources for His purposes this year.
As Canon for Administration and Finance, I would especially like to thank the members of Diocesan Council,
the Board of Trustees, Standing Committee, Clergy Association, Audit Committee, Health Insurance Task
Force, Clergy Compensation Task Force, Cathedral Chapter, Canon Hays, Bishop Scriven and Bishop Duncan
for their support during not only this past year but during the past 8 years that I have served the diocese. I have
been privileged to have the opportunity to work with so many gifted individuals and groups. I would also like
to thank the wonderful staff for their dedicated efforts in working as a team with the goal of providing the best
possible service and support to the diocese. Thanks be to God for the opportunity to service in this diocese for 8
years which has been so richly blessed by Him. God speed.
Respectively submitted,
Nancy J. Norton
Canon for Administration and Finance
STANDING COMMITTEE
This report includes business of the Standing Committee from January 2005 to September 2005. In accordance
with the canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the Standing Committee took the
following actions.
1. With the advice of the chancellor, approved revisions of bylaws for:
A. St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon
2. Granted Consent for Episcopal elections to be held in the following dioceses:
A. The election of a bishop coadjutor for the Diocese of Northern California
B. The election of a bishop coadjutor for the Diocese of South Carolina
3. Granted Consent for the election of a Bishop Coadjutor
A. Diocese of Albany
B. Diocese of West Texas
4. Approved for Candidacy:
A. AAC Candidates: Scott Thomas Homer
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5. Approved for Ordination:
A. For the deaconate AAC: Scott Thomas Homer, Nancy Jones Kenney
B. For the vocational deaconate: Nancy Henderson Phillips
C. For the transitional deaconate: Robert Samuel Hanna, Jean M. DeVaty, Daryl A. Fenton, Colin P.
Larkin
D. For the priesthood: Robert Michael Dorow, David Blaine Rucker, Thomas Jeffrey
Hendrickson, James Caddall Morehead
In addition, the Standing Committee:
1. Participated in candidacy and postulancy interviews in October 2004 and March 2005.
2. Declined to take action on the request for consent to the consecration of Bishop Coadjutor for
the Diocese of the Virgin Islands, The Rev. Edward Ambrose Gumbs.
3. Received the Renunciation of Ministry of Alvin Frank Kimel, Jr., (Diocese of Pittsburgh).
4. Received the notice of inhibition for The Rev. Michael J. Lessard, (Diocese of Arizona).
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees (Board) had a busy year and worked together in a very special way to fulfill its task of
“managing and enhancing the capital assets and real estate of the Diocese.” This report covers the period of
September 2004 through July 2005. The Board schedules business meetings every month except July and
August, has a retreat in January and meets with Diocesan Council and the standing Committee each May. Last
May, these Diocesan leaders gathered for a Prayer Summit to “Hear God’s Voice; See God’s Direction and Pray
for our parishes, our people and our local and global partners”. All of us came away from that “Summit” with
renewed dedication to rely upon the Lord for direction in carrying out our leadership responsibilities. This
report will summarize the Board’s actions.
Douglas Wicker continued his responsibilities as Vice President and Finance Committee Chairman. This
committee continued to work with Morgan Stanley which began management of Diocesan Trust Funds in
January 2004. Although the market was inconsistent during this past year, I am pleased to report that the return
on diocesan investments continues to improve. In September 2004, the Finance Committee presented
Investment Guidelines and Objectives which were adopted by the Board. Spending policies of Pool I proceeds
were also adopted. Work with Maher Duessel, CPA’s, continued and a favorable audit report for 2004 was
received. As reported last year, the Board began working with the Audit Committee in carrying out its fiduciary
responsibilities.
The Growth Fund continued to be chaired by Susan Pollard. It worked with many parishes to determine needs
for loans and grants. It also emphasized the need for and worked with parishes to prepare financial
responsibility guidelines so that monetary problems of the past could be solved and future actions planned to
avoid any similar future difficulties.
Bruce G. Seiling’s New Church Resources Committee continued to survey growth patterns in the Diocese. It
provided information useful to the Board and Church planters. The “Three Nails Project” headed by the Rev.
Don Cox opened its “Hot Dogma” café at Trinity Cathedral in October, 2004 and continues to provide outreach
from that site.
The Common Life Property at Donegal continued to receive attention from James Moore’s committee. Its
study was concentrated on ways to develop the property so that it may be used to enhance the common life of
the Diocese. I am pleased to report that a contract was awarded in July 2005 to build roads to provide access to
the property. In addition, discussions are underway with Allegheny Electric to provide power to the site. While
permanent long range development is still not possible at this time, several plans for interim projects are under
study. If all goes well, it is hoped that construction of some of these may begin in 2004.
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Michelle Domeisen became chair of the Risk Management Committee in September 2004 after Thomas Rampy
resigned from the Board. Michelle continues to work with Kevin Hurley in his work with various parishes.
Follow up discussions with these parishes took place to assist with eliminating the sources of the risks. A tour
of the site of the Board’s retreat was given to illustrate the process of identifying and eliminating risks. Risk
Management Policies are being studied by the Board so that they will have suggestions to assist parishes in this
area.
Mark Jennings’ Real Estate Committee had a busy year assisting with the sale of surplus properties. It has also
guided the Board in negotiating a lease/purchase agreement of the former Resurrection Church in Cranberry. A
possible acquisition of a property for an existing parish is also in the beginning stages of negotiation.
When it was necessary to eliminate Father Larry Deihle’s Development Director’s position, this also left vacant
the head of the Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation. David Black, a new Board member volunteered to assume
that position. In December 2004, Mr. Black presented and the Board approved the initial grant from the
Chaplaincy Endowment to Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania. The Board also began discussions
of forming a separate committee to advise it on the administration, review and approval of grant requests from
the Chaplaincy Endowment. No new applications have been received in 2005.
Other actions by the Board included: (1) authorizing the purchase of the Christmas Crèche from Allegheny
County for display at the Cathedral; (2) the hiring of a part time manager to oversee properties of the Diocese
not occupied by active congregations; (3) the enthusiastic passage of a resolution of thanks to Canon Nancy
Norton for her outstanding years as Director of Administration; and (4) the purchase of a new sound system for
the Cathedral.
This final report by me must conclude with my personal thanks to our Bishops and their very superior staff for
their outstanding support; to all Board members for their Christian approach to all of the Board’s work; and to
everyone who has prayed for improvement in my health. I could not have performed my duties without the
Lord’s help and your prayers.
Respectfully submitted,
John H. Morgan, President
THE DIOCESAN GROWTH FUND
The objectives of the Diocesan Growth Fund are three: to assist in the establishment of new church work in the
Diocese of Pittsburgh, to revitalize existing church work in the Diocese, to alleviate emergencies in the Diocese
of Pittsburgh and elsewhere. It is the responsibility of the Diocesan Growth Fund Committee to review requests
by parishes for the funding of capital improvement or maintenance projects and recommend appropriate action
to the Board of Trustees, and to work with parishes assisting them in all aspects of their capital improvement or
maintenance project to insure that the expenditures are supportive of the mission of the parish.
During the past year, members of the Diocesan Growth Fund Committee met separately and with parish
representatives to discuss and evaluate a variety of requests, including assistance with capital improvement
projects, building maintenance requirements, handicap access and emergency repairs to meet required safety
standards and state code requirements. The Committee also received and evaluated applications from parishes
proposing modification of existing Growth Fund loans due to the continuing financial difficulties. In addition,
two longstanding Growth Fund loans to clergy were reviewed.
As a result of that work, between September 2004 and June 2005, the Committee proposed, and the Board of
Trustees approved, six grants totaling $60,000 (including two outright and four matching grants) to six parishes,
and five loans totaling $89,610 to four parishes. Restructuring of four existing Growth Fund loans, including
adjustment of the payment amount (on three loans) and deferral of interest (on one loan) were also
recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees during that period. In addition, one
severely delinquent clergy loan was written off and a second clergy loan was restructured with forgiveness of
past due interest and principal­only payments.
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Further, the interest rate reductions recommended by the Growth Fund Committee and approved by the Board
of Trustees in 2003 (to assist parishes and clergy across the Diocese with existing and current Growth Fund
loans, while preserving principal) continued in force as follows: an interest rate reduction to 3% on current
parish Growth Fund loans and an interest rate reduction to 4% on current clergy Growth Fund and Bishop
Residence loans.
My sincere thanks to my fellow members of the Diocesan Growth Fund Committee for their commitment and
dedication to this work: David Black, Nancy Bolden, Jim Brophy, the Rev. Ira Houck, Bob Manuel, the Rev.
Paul Sutcliffe, and to the Rev. Canon Mary Hays for her valuable perspective and counsel and to Nancy Norton
for her faithful guidance and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan C. Pollard, Chair
August 8, 2005
Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In a stormy and troubled time we need to be reminded, as we were on August 7 th , to keep our eyes fixed on
Jesus, lest we become distracted and find ourselves in peril. The members of Diocesan Council have kept their
focus this past year and avoided the contentiousness and divisiveness that might have affected their
deliberations. They conducted their work conscientiously, charitably and with considerable graciousness
toward one another. Our meetings tended to end earlier, and even matters of controversy were dealt with in an
atmosphere of respectful conversation and a willingness to bend on matters not affecting principle.
This is not to suggest that we spent much time dealing with controversial matters. Most of the business before
Council this year consisted of the routine business Council must deal with year after year: parish grant requests,
parish assessments and assessment appeals, interpretation of appeals based on convention resolutions, budget
revisions, reports from the Diocesan Leadership Team, the Standing Committee, the Board of Trustees,
approval of the Clergy Compensation Guide, reviewing resolutions submitted to the Diocesan Convention, and
whatever else comes its way by virtue of its “acting on behalf of the Convention when the Convention is not in
session”.
We rely, as always, on our exceptional Diocesan Staff to facilitate our work. The timely way in which they get
agendas and accompanying materials to members of Council in advance of the monthly meetings has earned
them on­going gratitude and praise.
Canon Nancy Norton consistently and substantially contributed to Diocesan Council. Her participation on the
Council’s Finance Committee and during the monthly meetings added considerably to the quality of its
discussions and decisions, especially about financial and administrative matters. Her resignation on June 30 th
will have an impact, but she has done her job so well that her successor will be able to move easily into the role
Canon Norton played on Council.
Members of Council participated in the annual January Council Retreat and in May’s Leadership Overnight at
Antiochian Village. The Leadership Overnight took the form of a Prayer Summit and provided time for
reflection, refreshment, healing and personal and community prayer. Many members of Diocesan Council
understand that prayer for the Church, the Diocese, their parish, and their brothers and sisters on Council is one
of the most important responsibilities they have in their service on Council.
In January at the Diocesan Council Retreat, I asked Council to “resist strenuously the temptation to view
Council as a place to air pet agendas, as a gentleperson’s debating society, as an occasion for testing the
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nuances of Roberts’ Rules of Order, or as a form of secular politics brought to the business of the Church”.
Council resisted the temptation, and succeeded in doing the business of Christ, not business as usual. I am
honored to be associated with this group of brothers and sisters in Christ.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve the Diocese as President of the Council. I am grateful to Bishop
Duncan, Bishop Scriven, Canon Hays, Canon Norton and Bonnie Catalano, and my predecessor, Battle Brown,
for their many kindnesses and patience towards one who finds most meetings as pleasant as root canals. I am
especially thankful for all those who serve on Council for their willingness to give so generously of their time
and their talent to further the Kingdom of God and that remarkable part of the Body of Christ we know as the
Diocese of Pittsburgh.
May the Holy and Undivided Trinity bless us and keep us, and grant us shelter in the storms to come.
In Christ,
The Rev. Daniel F. Crawford
COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church mandates the creation of a Commission on Ministry
(Commission) in each diocese for the purpose of advising and assisting the Bishop “in the implementation of
Title III of these Canons; in the determination of present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of
all baptized persons; and in the design and oversight of the ongoing process for recruitment, discernment,
formation for ministry, and assessment of readiness therefore.” (Title III, Canon 2, Section 2, Constitutions and
Canons of the Episcopal Church, 2003). Members of the Commission, which consists of Priests, Deacons, and
Lay Persons, are appointed by the Bishop and meet every month or as necessary. The Bishop and/or the Canon
Missioner attend all of the Commission meetings.
Members 2004/2005: the Rev. James Simons, COM Chair; the Rev. Donald Bushyager, Interview Chair; Dr.
Diane Duntley, Ed.D., Chair, Continuing Education; the Rev. Carl Neely; the Rev. Ann Paton, Ph.D.; Deacon
Laura Wicker, Director of the Deacon Formation Program; Dr. Charles Quillin, Ph.D., Chair of the Board of
Examining Chaplains for the Diaconate resigned in November 2004 and Deacon Laura Wicker was appointed
interim chair; Dr. Edith Humphrey, PhD; Mrs. Karen Geary; Dr. Elizabeth Howard, PhD; the Rev. William
Haslett; the Rev. Tina Lockett; the Rev. Leslie Reimer; Dr. Leslie Thyberg, Ed.D., Chair of the Board of
Examining Chaplains for the Priesthood. Ms. Bonnie Catalano serves as secretary of the Commission.
The current system for the Directors of Formation was evaluated, resulting in the following decisions: the
Priesthood (normative), this position does not warrant a director; the Priesthood (bi­vocational), the Rev. Ann
Paton will continue; for Canon 9, this canon is no longer in existence; for Canon 10 and 11, the Rev. Jay Geisler
will continue as needed; for the Vocational Diaconate, Deacon Laura Wicker will continue as interim chair.
Actions November 2004­August 2005:
• Administered canonical exams for ordination
• Updated discernment manuals for the ordination process according to Title III of the National Canons,
adopted and revised in General Convention 2003
• Approved ordination for the single remaining Canon 9 candidate, Robert Hanna
• Assessed the Career Assessment and Development (CAD) program from the Pittsburgh Pastoral
Institute (PPI)
The Commission also conducted interviews and made recommendations to the Bishop concerning the
admission of persons as postulants and candidates for Holy Orders. Through its several agencies listed below, it
offered programs training persons for ordination as vocational deacons, several forms of theological education
for laity and provided canonical examinations for candidates for the priesthood and diaconate.
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Under the direction of Deacon Laura Wicker, the Deacon Formation Program offered programs for the training
and continuing education of deacons and diaconal aspirants. The Board of Examining Chaplains for the
Diaconate (BOEC­D) certifies that candidates for Holy Orders seeking the diaconate are competent in the
academic areas outlined in Title III, Canon 6, Section 3 (b). Examinations are developed and administered by
the Board of Examining Chaplains for the Diaconate, chaired by Deacon Laura Wicker. The Commission
believes it essential for a distinct group of examiners to evaluate candidates for the Diaconate due to the
character of this ministry. One candidate, Nancy Phillips, was examined in 2005. Serving as examiners were
the Rev John Heidengren, Holy Scriptures and Homiletics; the Rev. Philip Wainwright, Church History and
Liturgics; the Rev. Gregory Malley, Contemporary Society and Theory & Practice of Ministry; and the Rev.
Laura Wicker, Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics & Moral Theology.
The Board of Examining chaplains for the Priesthood conducted the oral and applied portions of the 2005
Canonical Examinations at the Kearns Spirituality and Retreat Center in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, beginning
on January 3, 2005 and ending January 5, 2005. Individuals being examined were: Jean DeVaty, Daryl Fenton,
Colin Larkin, and James Morehead. The examiners for the required canonical areas were: the Rev James
Shoucair in Systematic Theology; the Rev Bradley Wilson in Christian Ethics and Moral Theology; the Rev Les
Martin in Liturgics; the Rev Dennett Buettner in Contemporary Social Issues; and the Rev Dr Andrew Purves in
the Theory and Practice of Ministry; the Rev Rod Whitacre in Holy Scriptures and the Rev Leslie Fairfield in
Church History. The examiners also participated in the applied portions for Homiletics and Christian Education.
The Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan was present for only a portion of the examination process due to illness. Dr Leslie
Thyberg, Chair of the Board of Examining Chaplains, was present throughout the entire examination process.
In accordance with Diocesan policy, and with one exception, all written materials were submitted by the
required deadline of November 15, 2004 for review and evaluation by the examiners. Daryl Fenton was granted
an extension in Moral and Ethical Theology because the written work he chose to submit was also a part of
course­work being conducted by the examiner at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Dr. Thyberg consulted
with Canon Hays and the examiner, Bradley Wilson, regarding the allowance of this extension waiver.
The Commission’s Committee on Continuing Education, chaired by Dr. Diane Duntley, administers funds for
broad­ranging approaches to support the continuing education and professional development of clergy and lay
professionals involved in ministry leadership.
Status Report
Interviews: (October 2004­September 2005)
Priesthood:
Postulancy: 6 interviews, 5 recommendations
Candidacy: 5 interviews, 5 recommendations
Diaconate:
Postulancy: 4 interviews, 2 recommendations
Candidacy: 7 interview, 7 recommendation
Candidates in Good Standing as of August 9, 2005
Priesthood: (5)
Jayson Samuels, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley
David Drake, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley
Eddie Slayton, All Saints, Rosedale
Christopher Klukas, Fox Chapel
Peggy Means, Seeds of Hope, Bloomfield
Diaconate: (7)
Don Bowers, Christ Church, Brownsville
Byron Johnson, St. Martin’s, Monroeville
Robert Lytle, St. Thomas­in­the­Fields, Gibsonia
Karen Geary, St. Peter’s, Butler
Diane Scott, Church of the Advent, Brookline
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James Chester, Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland
Harry Walter, Christ Church, New Brighton
Postulants in Good Standing as of August 9, 2004
Priesthood: (10)
Colin Munroe, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh
Sam Jampetro, St. Philip’s, Moon Township
John Cruikshank, Christ Church, New Brighton
John Schaeffer, Christ Church, North Hills
Paul Johnston, Church of the Ascension, Oakland
Ethan Magness, Church of the Savior, Ambridge
William Topper, Church of the Savior, Ambridge
Robin Capcara, Church of the Ascension, Oakland
John Lynch, St. Thomas, Oakmont
Andrew Federle, Grace, Mt. Washington
James Zaher, St. Paul’s, Kittanning
Diaconate: (4)
Wendall (Tom) Turney, Christ Church, New Brighton
Marybeth Carey, St. Christopher’s, Warrendale
Linda Wilson, Holy Cross, Homewood
Brooke Eaton­Skea, St. Peter’s, Butler
A possible twenty­four may be interviewed for postulancy and candidacy on October 21 & 22, 2005.
Those removed from the ordination process in 2004/2005 were Lynn Armocida and Rachael Nicholson.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. James B. Simons
Chair
DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM
The Deacon Formation Program continues to grow in exciting and significant ways. In April seven inquirers
attended the Introduction to the Diaconate Course. Deacon Nancy Phillips (Fox Chapel) completed her required
courses and was ordained in June 2005. Many students, already in the program, will be looking towards
finishing this coming year.
There are currently 10 candidates and postulants who are in the program: Karen Geary (St. Peter’s, Butler),
Byron Johnson (St. Martin’s, Monroeville), Dee Scott (Church of the Advent, Brookline), Linda Tardy Wilson
(Holy Cross, Homewood), Tom Turney (Christ Church, New Brighton), Marybeth Carey (St. Christopher’s,
Warrendale), Don Bowers (Christ Church, Brownsville), Jim Chester (Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland), Bob Lytle
(St. Thomas­in­the Fields, Gibsonia), and Harry Walter (Christ Church, New Brighton). Three aspirants have
just the process, as well.
The Deacon Formation Board welcomed the Rev. Bruce Robison this year to join the Venerable Greg Malley
and Deacon Jean Chess. They have served faithfully, and I give God great thanks for each one of them!
Respectfully submitted,
Deacon Laura Wicker
DFP Director
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PITTSBURGH EPISCOPAL FOUNDATION
The Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation is the primary development and fundraising arm of the Episcopal Diocese
of Pittsburgh. The Foundation exists to serve the parishes of the Diocese with the task of gathering resources.
Since its establishment in 1996 by an act of the Diocesan convention, the Foundation has provided advice and
consultation, educational services, transactional services and organized a diocesan­wide fund raising campaign
to take advantage of a matching grant for Chaplaincy services.
Since the last Diocesan convention, the Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation has reorganized. The position of
Diocesan Director of Development was eliminated. David Black was named as the new (non­stipendiary)
President of the Foundation. Diocesan wide fund raising activities were limited during the year with the
deferment of the Lake Donegal project.
The Foundation recommended and the Board of Trustees approved a new grant from the Chaplaincy
Endowment to Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania for expanding chaplaincy ministries in county
jails and prisons. In addition the Foundation has developed programs to assist parishes with annual stewardship
and planned giving programs. These are available on request.
My thanks to Larry Deihle for his work in developing two excellent programs on stewardship and planned
giving prior to his departure as Director of Development. I also am grateful to the members of the Executive
Committee who provided support throughout the year.
David F. Black
DIOCESAN CUBA COMMITTEE
Below is an update of the activities of Pittsburgh­Cuba church partnerships since the 2004 Diocesan
Convention.
St. David’s, Peters Township. Rev. Mark Wright, Mike Kraynak, Youth Minister and Claudia Nalven,
seminarian, traveled to Cuba the week of May 24 th to visit Cristo Rey (Christ the King), St. David’s Cuban
partner church in Matanzas Province. In Mark’s words “this is a ministry of relationship.” The team brought
medicines, school supplies and other needed items, but the main focus of the visit was to have fellowship with
the people of Cristo Rey.
Mail call was a happy moment when the team distributed letters from St. David’s parishioners to the Cubans.
For most of them, these are the only letters they ever get and they treasure them since they represent a
connection to their brothers and sisters at St. David’s. The team visited every member of the congregation at
their homes. In the words of Mike Kraynak, “it’s so amazing how God can connect His children across
thousands of miles with such strong family ties!”
Baseball evangelism is how Cristo Rey brings men into the church. With St. David’s gifts of baseballs, gloves,
and caps, Cristo Rey has equipped several ball teams with local men, many of whom join the church after
learning about Jesus. The women are the main pillars at Cristo Rey running the ministry to the elderly
(ancianos) taking care of the physical and spiritual needs of about 20 senior citizens of the community. Claudia
commented “how thankful the ancianos were when we served them milk, bread, coffee and vitamins.”
St. Philip’s, Moon Township. John Moran, Music minister, Jeremy Keiper, and Greg Smith visited Cuba the
week of July 17 th to be part of the team of leaders running a summer camp in Havana for the youth of the
Diocese of Cuba. Attending were over 80 young men from ages 15 to 17 from various provinces. The St.
Philip’s team provided much of the music for the week and on one night conducted a worship service for all the
kids singing songs in Spanish that they had memorized back in Pittsburgh.
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In their busy schedule, the team also conducted two seminars for the camp leaders on how worship should look
like in a church and how musicians, singers and pastors interact with one another to make the service as
worshipful as possible. The seminars were well received with many taking notes and participating in the
discussions. In John Moran’s words, “It is amazing to me the things we take for granted in America that the
Cubans do not have. I would invite other Pittsburghers to consider going to Cuba on a mission trip and see how
their lives will be enriched.”
Life Changing Experiences. About 29 Pittsburghers have visited Cuba and the common theme seems to be
that they all have had life changing experiences and want to go back. They are also changing the lives of the
Cubans they meet. Overall, these relationships are making a positive impact on the life of the Cuban Episcopal
Church, which do not feel isolated anymore but can count on their Pittsburgh brothers and sisters, in
partnership, to help them expand the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout that nation.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Sarria, Chairman
Diocesan Cuba Committee
August 5, 2005
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
With a newly designed website in place and a complete rebuild of the TRINITY magazine subscriber database
accomplished, it has been a busy year in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh’s communications office. It has
also been a good year to continue reporting of God at work from one end of the Diocese to the other.
As I have had opportunities to visit with a number of congregations over the last 12 months, it has been
especially heartening for me to see all the different ways churches big and small are telling the Gospel story and
living Gospel values in their communities. I continue to be amazed by the life and vitality of the Diocese,
whether I saw it expressed in a summer cook­out at St. Thomas in Canonsburg or through a discussion about
building a Christ­centered marriage at Church of the Ascension in Oakland.
The new diocesan website, at www.pgh.anglican.org, was successfully launched during the last week of
February. I’m happy to report that not only has the site elicited numerous positive responses, but also more
than doubled the Diocese’s average web traffic, from around 500 unique visitors a week to well over 1,000.
The website’s church­finder feature, which allows visitors to easily locate information on any of the Diocese’s
churches and mission fellowships, has been especially popular, giving people both a reason to visit
www.pgh.anglican.org and driving web traffic to individual congregational websites.
Rebuilding the TRINITY magazine database, a project that involved entering well over 9,000 individual
addresses, has dealt with two longstanding communications challenges. First, it greatly streamlined the process
for adding and removing subscribers from the database by bringing the process into the diocesan office for the
first time. Secondly, it updated the Trinity subscriber list which had fallen out of date. Every member of the
diocesan staff helped with this project in one way or another. I am especially thankful to Marsha Tallant, our
acting director of administration, and Rachael Griffin, our receptionist who recently stepped down to continue
her education, for their key roles in completing this project. I would also like to thank everyone at the parish
level who helped gather subscriber information for us. Without that work, we could not have even begun this
project.
Thank you all for your support of the work of the communications office over the last year. I look forward to
continuing to see and share God at work among us in the year ahead.
To Him be the glory,
Peter Frank
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DIOCESAN ARCHIVES
September 2004– July 2005
Introduction:
As I pen this report for the Journal, several key activities are on­going. A Task Force is in the formative stages
and a plan of action has been drafted to continue the search for space in which to permanently house the
archives collection, processing area, research room and archives office in one contained area, eliminating the
need for off­site storage and scattered records. Additionally, the Bishop has authorized work to begin on the
research and writing of the History of the Diocese as the companion piece to the History of the Parishes,
currently in process by Fr. John Leggett.
In the past twelve months, several exceptional events occurred. The first was locating the 1893 charter for
Epiphany, Avalon's Dyess Chapter of Daughters of the King. It had not surfaced in the inventory of the first
20+ boxes brought back from the closing of the congregation, but was discovered as a large, framed piece
during a more detailed inventory of the Sacristy vault. The national DOK organization requires return of the
charters of discontinued chapters. Their general practice is to frame them, if not already framed, and hang them
on the wall in their archives. This one was bordering on fragile and the DOK agreed to my doing a major
conservation of the piece, complete with UV Mylar instead of glass, for the cost of supplies before sending it on
to them in Georgia.
The second involved an in­depth search of silver altar ware that would be part of a national exhibition at
Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware in July 2007. The museum was looking for pieces made during
the early 1800's by Philadelphia silversmiths Fletcher & Gardiner. They had access to letters between the rector
of Trinity at that time, the Rev. John Henry Hopkins, and F&G ordering about $300 worth of altar pieces
similar to those he had seen at St. Stephen's in Philadelphia. The search involved going through every piece of
altar silver that the Cathedral had, and the end result netted four pieces with the F&G stamp: a magnificent
flagon, a large footed paten, a small disk that was probably part of some other piece and a mote spoon, which
was purchased around 1836 and not part of the original order. The flagon, the most elegant of the pieces and
not one used on a regular basis, was selected as our donation to the exhibit. It already has journeyed to
Philadelphia for a photo shoot (for the catalog) and returned home until time for the opening of the exhibit.
Late in 2004 Trinity, Washington asked me to photocopy their older registers, which were in very fragile
condition, so they would have usable copies for searching. I copied the four volumes and created acid­free,
museum board covers for them so they would be protected while in use. The originals were wrapped and
deposited for storage in the diocesan archives.
These events speak to the importance of the archival collection to the Diocese, to the community and beyond.
In these activities, we have made positive statements about our Diocese, our regard of historical things, both
documents and artifacts, and that we value the history that has formed us and that we carry forth into the future.
And, in giving the go­ahead to historian Dr. Jeremy Bonner to begin research for writing the history of the
Diocese, Bishop Duncan has underscored that importance as well. Our hope is that each one of our churches
views their individual and unique collections in the same light. There is no telling what their materials might
contribute to the future.
Archives Activities:
* Info Requests: 51
Bap/Conf/Trans ­ 6
Genealogical ­ 14
General research ­ 19
Information/materials requests – 12, from: Ireland, South Carolina, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania
(11), among others. Of these, some arrived as phone calls, a few as letters, and about 34 by e­mail
* Conferences/Meetings:
** October 2004: As a member of the Local Arrangements Committee in charge of publicity, worked the
registration desk for the 3­day Mid­Atlantic Regional Archives Conference held at the Weston William
Penn
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* Other Activities
** Met with Barb Costa of Grace, Edgeworth to select items for her church from the Sacristy at Avalon
** Conducted a one­day mini­seminar on archival principles of historic preservation for representatives
from two parishes
** Met with Fr. John Leggett to discuss the Parish History project
** Worked with other staff members at the 2004 Diocesan Convention
** Traveled to Cranberry to inventory and remove historical materials from Church of the Resurrection
** Met with Dr. Jeremy Bonner to discuss start of the Bishop's project to write the history of the Diocese
** Attended UTO Ingathering at Fox Chapel Episcopal Church
** In May, met with Fr. John Porter at Grace, Mt. Washington to discuss preservation of their historical
Items; Several months later, met with the historical committee and conducted a one­day workshop in
preservation techniques
** Met at the Cathedral with Ann Grahn of Ohio to discuss similarity of style in Trinity windows and those
of her church and provide assistance in her research for the artist
** Participated in Iron Mountain's webinar
** On­going processing of Avalon, Aliquippa and Resurrection collections in Processing Center on third
floor of Trinity Cathedral
* Important Acquisitions
** from Church of the Resurrection, Cranberry: Total of 29 boxes of papers and artifacts
** from Trinity, Washington: first four volumes of registers dating from 1888 to 1996
** from diocesan Communication Department: Video and audio tapes of various conventions
** Variety of historical materials from St. George's, Waynesburg given to Fr. John Leggett by their
historian after completing the history of the church for their anniversary celebration
** John Dows Hills collection: Photo biography of bishops in the 1862 House of Bishops, including
Bishop of Vermont John Henry Hopkins (6 years rector of Trinity); Bishop of Indiana John Upfold (19
years rector of Trinity); Bishop of Pennsylvania Alonzo Potter; and Asst. Bishop of Pennsylvania
William Bacon Stevens. Boards are sculpted black leather
** Parish register from St. Andrews, Frederickstown, 1918­1919
Lynne Wohleber, Archivist
HAPPENING
DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
Happening is a discipleship program designed for teenagers to develop and deepen their relationship
with Jesus Christ in the Episcopal Church. Through twice a year retreat weekends, conducted by teenagers
for their peers, Happening provides leadership training in public speaking, music ministry, intercessory
prayer, small group facilitation, peer counseling, and servant ministries. Happening also reinforces our
classical emphasis on liturgical worship through Compline, Morning Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and a
celebration of the Holy Eucharist with our Bishop presiding. During the 2004­2005 school year, 290
teenagers participated in the Happening Weekends, along with 35 adult volunteers.
Happening means different things to different teenagers. For some, it marks the beginning of their
Christian lives. Many others find a vital support system there as they deal with a difficult home life or the
temptations they encounter among their peers. Most make friendships there that stay with them beyond
their high school years. All are invited to become confident of their calling to share the Gospel and serve in
Christ’s name.
Happening had the wonderful privilege of going to Lima, Peru this past summer to help the Diocese of
Peru start their own Happening program. By invitation of The Right Rev. William Godfrey, Diocesan
Bishop, and The Very Rev. John Park, Dean of the Cathedral in Lima, a Pittsburgh Happening team of 27
joined a Peruvian staff to serve 31 participants in a memorable Happening #1 at Cathedral of The Good
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Shepherd. The Lima Happening was also attended by adult representatives of the dioceses of Chile,
Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. We pray that Happening thrives in the Diocese of Peru.
Our upcoming weekend Happening #61, is scheduled for November 18 ­ 20, 2005. Church of the
Ascension, Oakland has graciously offered to host the retreat weekend. We urge all parishes in the diocese
to send high school aged participants.
Happening’s Priest­ in­Charge is The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie, the Rector of St. Peter’s in Uniontown.
Our Director is Tom Hillman, a member of Church of the Ascension. Our Administrator is Cindy Thomas
of Grace Church, Mount Washington. Both the director and administrator are parents of teenagers who
have come through the program. You may call Tom Hillman at 412­600­2555 or Cindy Thomas at 412­
257­3029 for further information. Please visit us at www.pittsburghhappening.org
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Hillman
Happening Director
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church,
churches in communion with it, or in the Historic Episcopate. The order was founded in 1885 by Margaret J.
Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in New York City. Our Anglican tradition includes Episcopal
oversight, Holy Scripture containing all things necessary for salvation, recognition of the gift of the Holy Spirit
in Baptism, the real presence of our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and worship according to THE BOOK OF
COMMON PRAYER.
Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of
Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a
lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the
strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.
Women who are interested in becoming Daughters must complete the course of study in the NATIONAL
STUDY GUIDE, under the guidance of a woman who is a Daughter, in order to learn about the order and be
prepared for admission. It is a time of discernment and discovery, and beginning; it does not mean a
commitment to become a Daughter. It is at the Service of Admission when Daughters receive their crosses
which should be worn daily as an outward and visible sign that we cannot live a day without Christ in our lives.
In this diocese are over 100 Daughters in 13 Senior Chapters and 1 Junior Chapter. Also there are 19
Daughters who are Daughters at Large because they are in parishes without a chapter. We meet as a diocese
twice a year. Last summer our picnic was on August 14 th at St. Paul’s Monongahela. Our Diocesan Assembly
was at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on May 7 th with Bishop Scriven as our special guest. The 2005 Provincial
Retreat was in the Pocono’s on June 3 rd ­5 th .
I invite your queries about the order for I believe the Daughters of the King can be a help to the clergy and
the church through prayer and service in the parish and elsewhere. Please call or e mail me with any questions
you may have.
Linda Getts
Diocesan President
412­798­4404 ljgetts@aol.com
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COMMISSION ON RACISM
The Commission on Racism works within and through the Diocese to witness to the equality of persons before
God and to raise awareness of racism and how to counteract it. Because racism, both overt and hidden,
continues to harm our communities and parishes, the commission suggests that prayer and practical actions, to
combat racism are a part of every parish program.
At the 2004 Diocesan Convention the Resolution submitted by the Commission was passed (with one addition).
The resolution required that all leadership with the Diocese, both Lay and Clergy participate in Anti­Racism
Training.
On February 6, 7 and 8th of 2005 two members of the Commission attended a “Training for Trainers”
workshop in St. Louis. The workshop was conducted by the Social Justice Office of the Episcopal Church
Center and is part of the process required to become Certified Trainers. This brought to six the number of
potential Certified Trainers within the Diocese.
On May 20 and 21, 2005, the first Diocesan Anti­Racism Workshop was conducted where the Trainers were
Commission on Racism members who had participated in the National Training program. Because it was the
first workshop we had conducted, we only accepted 20 registrants. It was a wonderful group composed of
clergy, lay and seminarians. Their evaluations were positive and included some very helpful suggestions.
Another first occurred at the 2005 Absalom Jones/Laity Day celebration. For the past several years the
afternoon workshops have included a workshop called “Our Common Heritage”. The workshop leader has
been an African Methodist Episcopal Church minister. This year for the first time the preacher for the Morning
Service was not an Episcopal Priest, but the Right Rev. William P. DeVeaux, Bishop of the 6th Episcopal
District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
On April 16, 2005, members of the Commission held an all day planning Day at the Community of Celebration
in Aliquippa. We found it to be a very positive experience. The Commission is now divided into sub­
committees, each having very specific tasks to perform. We plan for this to be an annual activity and we found
The Community of Celebration to be an ideal location. The staff was warm and welcoming.
In our continuing effort to monitor diversity at the parish level we have again distributed questionnaires to all
parishes.
Also, letters were sent to each Parish indicating that Commission members are available to come to their parish
and lead discussions about Racism, using the video “Breaking Down the Walls’. The video was produced by
the Commission and distributed to each parish.
In addition, we have again sent letters to all parishes asking that minorities within their parish be identified for
Bishop Duncan’s “Leadership Pool”. Bishop Duncan can then refer to the list, the various committees and
commissions at the Diocesan level.
We have also sent letters to all parishes asking that they nominate members from their parish for appointment
by the Bishop to the Commission on Racism.
Because of our planning day, the work of the Commission is expanding, particularly in the area of Training. In
order for us to meet what we believe to be our obligations we need to expand the size of the Commission to
meet this expanding work load.
Although we need more members, the Commission has been and continues to be blessed with talented,
committed and hard working members. We also need greater representation from throughout the Diocese.
Members of the Commission are Nancy Travis Bolden, Chair, Redeemer, Squirrel Hill; The Rt. Rev. Henry
Scriven, Assistant Diocesan Bishop; Gladys Hunt Mason, Paulette Flaherty, St. Stephens, McKeesport; Martina
Gardner Woods, St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park; The Rev. Jared Jackson, Francis Dannenberg, Redeemer,
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Squirrel Hill; Al Mann, Susan Robison, Elizabeth Middleton, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park; Jane Banning, St.
Thomas, Oakmont; Marilyn Mulvihill, St. Stephens, Sewickley, Emma Mosley, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park;
Diane Scott, Advent, Brookline.
August 18, 2005
Having read an excerpt of the sermon that the Very Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III gave on the occasion of his
installation and seating as the ninth Dean of the Washington National Cathedral on April 23, 2005, I felt his
message is the heart of the Episcopal Relief and Development. In his words we are called to be a Voice,
“I believe this Cathedral is called to be a major voice of a faith that is firm at the center and soft at the edges,
deeply rooted in the tradition and radically open and welcoming, a faith that embraces ambiguity, that honors
other faiths, a faith that searches the Scriptures deeply, a faith that calls us to personal conversion, a faith that
insists that Christ’s values be embodied in the social order. That faith needs bold proclaimers and
communicators.
Second, I believe we are called to be a Place, a place of reconciliation. And our own Episcopal Church is
painfully fractured. But the most powerful gift we can offer our world is not the sight of a community where
everyone agrees with each other, but one that can worship God and serve the world even with their
disagreements.
Finally, we are called to be a People, committed to serving a broken and hurting world.”
From January 1, 2005 until July 29, 2005, gifts to Episcopal Relief and Development for our Diocese are
$47,600.00. Every gift does make a difference! Episcopalians have responded to the December 26 th Tsunami
and other disasters around the world, the Eastern United States, the Caribbean, India, Sri Lanka, Africa,
Indonesia and Thailand. Details can be found on www.er­d.org
Our gifts help people feed themselves, fight HIV/AIDS and care for its victims, prevent and treat malaria, help
people earn an income and strengthen communities. In 2004, there was a 194% increase in “Gifts for Life”
from 2003. The Gifts for Life catalog is online.
Because ERD is now a 501­(C)(3) organization, we have partnered with Exxon Corporation and the Gates
Foundation.
Mary Sweeney
ERD Diocesan Coordinator
ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
The primary effort of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer is to plan and host an annual
day of prayer in the season of Advent. Each year for the past two years, Trinity Cathedral has generously
provided St. Mary's chapel for prayer teaching and Trinity House dining room, for refreshments.
On Saturday, December 11, 2004 some twenty people representing numerous parishes in the diocese were led
by the Rev. Dr. Jerry Smith in teaching around the topic of listening prayer. Based on the Old Testament text
and the words of Samuel, "Speak Lord, for your servant hears." three separate teachings, with a celebration of
the noon day Holy Eucharist and sermon by Fr. Smith were offered.
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We have found these prayer events in the season of Advent to be a brief respite from the activity and
preparation leading to Christmas. Almost universally, those attending find the time apart to be fruitful for
spiritual growth.
We are pleased to note that Celinda Scott, from Christ Church, Indiana, is now serving on the Executive
Committee for the International Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. In the past, the Rev. Arthur C. Dilg, Vicar, St.
Peter's Episcopal Church, Blairsville, also served on that committee.
For those desiring to visit the home page for AFP, log on to Goggle Anglican Fellowship of Prayer for current
information and update.
Early in its history, AFP used the prayer slogan, "Prayer changes things."
Our desire is to be faithful to our Lord, the Lord of the Church, and that we may seek His mind in all things.
We are grateful for the support and encouragement of Don Kivell who, along with Celinda Scott, provide
leadership and planning for our prayer events.
Submitted by,
The Rev. Arthur C. Dilg
THE RESOURCE CENTER
WHY SPEND $200 ON A VIDEO CURRICULUM WHEN YOU CAN JOIN THE RESOURCE CENTER
FOR $35 AND BORROW AS MANY VIDEOS AS YOU WANT ALL YEAR LONG???
The Resource Center is a library of videos and DVDs available to the parishes of the Diocese to support them in
the ministry of Christian Education. The annual membership fee, which partially defrays the cost of operating
the Resource Center, is $35 per parish per year. Once paid, the entire parish has access to the entire library of
over 1400 videos and DVDs. The Resource Center also owns and rents out two multi­media projectors, a DVD
player, a TV and a VCR.
In 2005, the Resource Center has a fully updated paper catalog and a fully functional web page, both of which
list our entire collection of titles. If you want something you don't see listed, call and request the title and we'll
purchase it for you if the budget allows. As of August, 2005, we've spent $1,500 on new titles, mostly from
requests. Our membership for this year includes 40 parishes from the Diocese and a few from outside the
Diocese. Currently, over 250 videos and DVDs are in circulation. The multi­media projectors are in use almost
every Sunday of the year in one parish or another.
Consider renting the projector for an illustrated sermon, or to host a family film night with one of our
inspirational films such as Chariots of Fire or The Music Box.
Supplement your Children's Sunday School Curriculum with a video on whatever topic they're studying ­ we
have hundreds, from the Ten Commandments to the Fruits of the Spirit.
Inspire your Youth with a series featuring R.C. Sproul, the comedy of Ken Davis or Ted and Lee, or a title from
the 'Unfiltered' series like 'All Stressed Out'.
Or choose from a huge variety of titles for an Adult Christian Ed series, from Charles Colson and 'Counter­
Cultural Christians' to James Dobson and 'Bringing up Boys'; from Beth Moore's 'Believing God' to Dr. N.T.
Wright's 'Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written'.
The Resource Center is located at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brentwood.
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Our current Board Members are: Fred Carlson (St. Alban's), Marion Powney (St. Peter's), the Revd Philip
Wainwright (St. Peter's), the Revd David Wilson (St. Paul's), and Jill Whittaker (St. Peter's). Bishop Henry
Scriven provides oversight and inspiration.
Respectfully submitted,
Thekla Wainwright, Director
CANTERBURY PLACE
Interfaith Pastoral Care Program
The Canterbury Place Interfaith saw its 17 th student trained in ministry to older adults in its seven years of
existence. A standard curriculum is in place at the core of the training program, but each student works with the
program supervisor, The Reverend Gaea Thompson, to set his or her own goals and academic focuses. In 2005,
we have been joined by Paul Johnston, who many Pittsburghers may recognize as a familiar voice on WQED
classical radio for the last 25 years. Paul is training at Canterbury Place for a year as part of his ordination
process in the Episcopal Church. His goal is to become a “Chaplain for the Arts Community.”
Through the Interfaith Pastoral Care and Education Program, we offer religious services and activities for our
residents, while providing training for future ministers of faith. We currently offer residents two Episcopal
Holy Eucharist services per week, and Morning Prayer twice a month. In addition, we offer Roman Catholic
Mass each Sunday, a Roman Catholic Deacon’s communion service once a month, Jewish Shabbat services
every Friday, weekly bible study in Harmony Hall and in the McVay Atrium, Sunday bedside communion visit,
and quarterly memorial services. Our dedicated core of staff and volunteers make this possible, including Lucy
Prentice of St. James Church, Penn Hills, Larry Howard, and Susie Wolfe of Calvary Episcopal Church, East
Liberty.
Individual pastoral care visitation is offered to each Resident and continues as needed or by referral. Some
Residents avail themselves of the opportunity to have their room blessed, thus easing the transition to a new
home.
Pastoral Counseling to staff is offered on an informal basis.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Reverend Gaea Thompson
Chaplain, Coordinator of Pastoral Care
COMMISSION ON AGING
Flyers describing our current resources and information were designed and distributed to parishes. The flyer is
available in electronic form. The Commission on Aging offers information and referrals to parishes for the
changing needs of older adults, including:
­ How to start an older adult ministry in your parish
­ Maintaining church community in long­term care settings
­ Finding referrals for services and care for older adults
­ Diocesan­approved “Honoring our Elders” Eucharistic liturgy
­ Caregiver support ministry
­ How to improve worship for older adults
­ Parish nurse training information
­ Alzheimer’s visitation training
­ Geriatric sensitivity workshop
A symposium on aging issues, open to the larger community, is planned for the fall of 2005 in cooperation with
St. George’s Waynesburg. A professional nurse and vestry member from All Saints, Rosedale received
information on the Parish Nurse Training offered by Mercy Health System. Their Deacon requested the
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“Honoring” liturgy. We took steps towards developing a training program for laity to conduct worship and
engage in pastoral care visitation in long­term­care settings. Two gentlemen from St. Stephen’s, Sewickley
shared with the Commission their long time outreach ministry in a local care home. We look forward to
continuing to serve the needs of Older Adults in our communion.
Currently serving on the Commission on Aging: Deacon Jean Chess, St. Andrew’s; Linda Knapp, Mulberry
Presbyterian; Jim McGough, Calvary; Jennifer McGrath, St. Thomas, Oakmont; Deacon Nancy Phillips, Fox
Chapel; Deacon Sandra Ritchie, St. Paul’s, Mt Lebanon; Paula Wasko, Ascension; Susie Wolfe, Calvary;
Bishop Henry Scriven, and The Reverend Ken Kocharhook.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Reverend Gaea Thompson
Chair, Commission on Aging
ECMC/NEW WINESKINS MISSIONARY NETWORK
New Wineskins Missionary Network (ECMC¹s brand new name) is celebrating thirty years of God¹s
faithfulness!
Starting out with a card table and a big vision to see Episcopalians mobilized and trained for mission even to the
ends of the earth, Walter and Louise Hannum lifted up the needs of unreached people groups around the world.
We thank God for the many missionaries God has raised up who are bringing the gospel and planting churches
among people groups who had never had access to the good news of Jesus Christ.
We are no longer a lone voice in the wilderness. God gave ECMC the privilege of assisting with the founding of
the South American Missionary Society, Anglican Frontier Missions, the Stanway Institute for World Mission
and Evangelism, and Anglican Global Mission Partners, as well as Yavatmal College for Leadership Training in
India and the India Graduate School of Missiology.
Our Mission Awareness Seminars have laid the foundation for many churches¹ vision for effective mission,
resulting in mission sermons, parish and diocesan mission committees, short­term mission trips, and the sending
and supporting of career missionaries.
The New Wineskins for Global Missions conferences have inspired mission outreach since 1994. Individuals
and parishes pray for missions, befriend international students, send out missionaries, and advocate for the
persecuted churches as a direct result of the New Wineskins conferences.
The next New Wineskins conference will be September 27October 1, 2006 at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.
Save the dates and begin budgeting funds to send your rector, vestry, mission committee members, youth
workers, and potential missionaries!
Our Mission Clearinghouse has helped hundreds of Episcopalians connect to opportunities for cross­cultural
service in the USA or overseas.
Churches and individuals pray daily using our bi­monthly Prayer Calendar.
ECMC/New Wineskins Missionary Network staff has given counsel, orientation, and encouragement to
hundreds of missionaries over the years.
From the beginning, our policy has been that "God has veto power" and if we ever couldn¹t pay a bill, that
would be it. Our finances have been tight at times‹especially so since General Convention 2003‹but for thirty
years, we have been able to pay every bill on time! We thank God for his faithfulness and we ask for your
generous support!
Sharon (Stockdale) Steinmiller
724­266­2810 info@newwineskins.org www.newwineskins.org
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ROCK THE WORLD YOUTH MISSION ALLIANCE
Rock the World Youth Mission Alliance is blessed to have our headquarters in the Diocese of
Pittsburgh. Rock the World’s mission is to multiply young Christian leaders. We pursued this mission this last
year through the Josiah Project and the Student Ministry Professionals Program, our longstanding core training
programs; by sponsoring the “Three Nails” church plant in partnership with the Diocese; by offering the
national “re:mix Student Missions Conference” last November at Hidden Valley; and through various other
retreats and training opportunities such as the Annual Fall Retreat, the “Holy COW (Christ’s Own Witnesses)
retreat this spring, and the “Striking Fire” youth ministry leadership training weekend. We also launched the
new “Epicenter Project” this past year, a gap year learning and service project for young adults.
This past summer, Josiah Project Team Fourteen converged on Pittsburgh to learn how to be effective
Christian leaders. They served in a local youth ministry, overseas in Costa Rica, and in an urban ministry in
Nashville. Among the team members are Emily Carr, from St. Philip’s, Moon, and Kayleigh Shebs (daughter
of Trinity student Nancy Suellau).
“Three Nails,” a Rock the World/Diocese of Pittsburgh Church Plant initiated in the summer of 2002
by three Josiah Project students and organized in February 2003 under the leadership of the Rev. Don Cox, has
undergone significant growth and transition. Three Nails is now in the process of spinning off from Rock the
World and becoming a missionary fellowship of the Diocese. The leadership has also passed to three lay
leaders: Dan Harding, Kris Opat, and Kelly Dee. The Rev. Gaea Thompson is serving as the clergy liaison
between Three Nails and the Diocese. Three Nails exists to see a contagious release of God’s freedom and
purpose in the world. They meet weekly in ten cells around the region, and seek God together in weekly
worship gatherings.
Rock the World also continued our missions program as we sent representatives on short­term mission
trips to Jordan, Belize, Costa Rica, and Cambodia. Meredith Borel now serves as our Director of Global
Initiatives, forging connections between Rock the World and the Body of Christ worldwide. She serves as field
staff in Jordan, studying Arabic under the Rev. Matthew Walter at the Kelsey Arabic Program. Trent Moore, a
participant in the Epicenter Project (and volunteer at the youth ministry at St. Philips, Moon) led a team of
youth in outreach and church planting in post­Christian Europe this summer (including Jen Lawrence and Anne
Mamula from St. Alban’s, Murrysville and Mike Williams and Katie Judd from St. Philip’s, Moon). Rachel
Acquaviva from St. Martin’s, Monroeville was one of the student leaders who served and trained on our
mission to Belize. We have also strengthened ties with the Diocese of Singapore and are exploring a gap year
mission partnership with them.
Rock the World offered several week­long training courses in the Diocese this year: “Intro to Ministry
with Young People,” our basic course in the Student Ministry Professionals program (also offered Monday
nights so people can take it more easily); “Rising Generation Leadership”, an online course; “Making Young
Disciples,” an advanced youth ministry course on evangelism and discipleship systems; and “Striking Fire,” a
shorter version of the Intro course for volunteers and clergy in charge of parish student ministries. We also
offer a practicum in tandem with these classroom courses. Our practicum leader in Pittsburgh is Joel Tassie of
Fox Chapel Episcopal. Our courses drew students from across the Pittsburgh area and the nation, and are
accredited by Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. We also offered a Youth Ministry Volunteer Leader
Training Day at the Cathedral in February. We will offer these training opportunities again in 2005­06.
Our new Epicenter Project trains young Christian leaders to multiply more young Christian leaders.
Epicenter is designed for Christian young adults who would like to invest a year in eternal purposes (a year off
from college, a year between high school and college, between college and career, etc). The group serves in
multiple sites during their four­month training phase, including sites in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Please feel free to drop by our office in Ambridge. Most of all, please join us in raising up a new
generation of young Christians who seek to Love God and Rock the World.
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Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Whereas Dr. Peter Moore reported one year ago that the year 2003­2004 was a “one of transition,” it can
actually be reported that the year 2004­2005 exponentially increased that fact. This academic year was the first
complete year for the leadership of The Very Rev. Dr. Paul F. M. Zahl as Dean/President. The growth of The
Institution continued and concerted efforts were begun that would give a conspicuously different ethos to the
campus community.
The work of the Admissions Department under outgoing Director Ms Pam Stevens, and incoming Director The
Rev Tina Lockett brought a class of quite sharp and dedicated students to orientation in August. Dean Lockett
also serves in the Administrative Faculty post of Dean of Students.
The Family Life Center referred to in last year’s report was completed and dedicated and is in constant and
continual use to the benefits of the families of the Trinity community. It is a lovely and commodious place for
fellowship and for many activities.
Transitions in the position of Academic Dean in the Fall and Winter of 2004­2005 led to the appointment of
The Rev. Dr. H. Lawrence Thompson as Interim Academic Dean to lead The Institution into the Spring 2005
semester and some significant faculty searches. Carrying the load of being the Dean of Doctoral Studies, Dr.
Thompson commendably took on the Academic Load and served as the point man in four faculty searches and
in the search for a permanent Academic Dean. In February of 2005 the advertising and interviewing began, and
by the Sandscrest Faculty Retreat at the end of May, the following persons were in place: The Rev. Martha
Giltinan, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of Field Education; The Rev. Dr. Leander
Harding, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Head of Chapel; The Rev. Tina Lockett, Dean of
Students/Director of Admissions; The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey A. Mackey, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology
and Academic Dean; Dr. Erika Moore, Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament; and The Rev. Dr.
Justyn Terry, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology. The roster of faculty was complete!
With the appointment of Dr. Mackey to the post of Academic Dean, Trinity has its first “full­time” Academic
Dean with anticipation for renewed and re­visioned academic policy and program for the coming years.
Financial needs of The Institution continue with increased needs of support for the educating of future clergy
and for lay theological education. The situation in ECUSA has certainly made an impact on the support of The
Institution and the uncertainties of the future have the leadership in continued prayer and discernment for the
direction of God in all things.
Significant scholarship and need­based grants were made to many students who in turn wrote “Thank you”
letters to the donors who so wonderfully help provide the funds for their expenses while at Trinity Episcopal
School for Ministry.
The Rev. Dr. Rod Whitacre was on sabbatical during the academic year 2004­2005.
The relationship between Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry and the Diocese of Pittsburgh is healthy and
mutually supportive. The Rt. Rev. Robert W. Duncan continues as an active member, participant, and wise
counselor to the Board of Trustees, and The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Scriven is often on campus seen encouraging
faculty. A special “Thank you” is expressed to these two men of God.
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry asks your continued prayers as it continues to see faithful women and
men of all ages being called to, trained for, and placed in ministries in The Church. The commitment of the
Trinity community to “Kingdom Work” has never been stronger and the expectation and anticipation of what
God will do next is almost palpable at times. Thank you for your kind and faithful support in this fine work.
The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey A. Mackey
Academic Dean
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PITTSBURGH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The 2004 ­ 2005 academic year has been busy, both in terms of academy and Church involvement, and
I have thoroughly enjoyed my third year in the Pittsburgh Diocese. The highlight of my academic year has been
to help in hosting our McClure Lecturer at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the Bishop of Rochester, Michael
Nazir­Ali in Oct. 2005.
At the seminary, I instructed in New Testament, Christian Spirituality, and Reflections on Ministry (with
those students who have field placements). I supervised theses in both academic and practical areas, including a
study of Rhetoric in the New Testament, Hospitality in the Church, Stewardship in the Eastern Orthodox
Church, and Baptism. Service on the Worship Committee at PTS was particularly important, as we instituted a
new contemporary worship service, and I had the opportunity to preach and played organ in the chapel from
time to time. I participated in a panel on race and racism, spoke at the Youth Summer Institute, and gave the
inaugural lecture for a student­organized Faculty Colloquium at PTS. I was pleased to serve as the speaker at
the clergy Retreat for the Pittsburgh Diocese last fall, as a speaker at the parish retreat for Church of the
Ascension, and as the leader of an Advent adult Bible study series at Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Most of
these talks have focused on biblical and Trinitarian Spirituality.
Throughout the year, I have been active at Church of the Ascension with my family, as well as serving as
a member of the Commission on Ministry, on the board of the Anglican Communion Institute, and as a
consultative/planning member for the Committee of Essentials Network, Anglican Church of Canada.
Special engagements have included: a presentation on “Recent Issues in New Testament Studies” for
Diaconate Continuing Education at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, in late August 2004; service on two Society of
Biblical Literature subcommittees (meetings in November); a teaching session on the Windsor Report for the
Diocese of Ottawa in February 2005; a talk on “The Place of Scripture in the Anglican Communion” for
Sanctuary (Diocese of Upper South Carolina) in February 2005; a lecture on “Anglican Hymnody” at Wycliffe
College (Toronto) in March 2005; a Lecture Series entitled “Singing Praises with Understanding: Anglican
Hymnody” for the Anglican Communion Institute and Albany Episcopal Diocese in March 2005; the Beacon of
Light Endowed Lecture Series at Muskingum College (“Revelations on the Book of Revelation ”) in April
2005; addressing the convocation of Queen’s Theological College, St. John’s Newfoundland, and offering a
retreat on “Icons of Love” for their clergy; addressing the “What is Marriage?” Conference at St. Olaf College,
Minnesota, June 2005; and speaking on Friendship for the Atlantic Theological Conference (Halifax, N. S.) in
June 2005.
Written work and publications this year include:
“What God Hath Not Joined,” Christianity Today, September 2004, 36­41.
“Second Esdras, Book of” for The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, Abingdon Press, forthcoming.
“‘And His Servants Shall Perform the Lamb’s Service’— Priestly Discourse in the Book of Revelation,” The
Intertexture of Priestly Discourse in the New Testament. Ed. Greg Bloomquist, SBL
Symposium Series, forthcoming.
“ ‘And I Shall Heal Them’ –Repentance, Turning and Penitence in the Johannine Writings” in Penitence in a
Christian Perspective. Eds. Mark Boda and Stanley Porter, Liturgical Press, forthcoming.
“To Rejoice or Not to Rejoice? Rhetoric and the Fall of Satan in Luke 10:17­24 and Rev 12:1­17” in
Apocalypse Symposium. Ed. David Barr, SBL Press, forthcoming.
“2 Corinthians,” “New Creation,” “Jesus and Scripture” and “Infancy Narratives” for The Dictionary for
Theological Interpretation of Scripture. Eds. Kevin Vanhoozer, Craig Bartholomew and N.
T. Wright; Baker , forthcoming November 2005.
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“Which way is up? –Revival, Resurrection, Assumption and Ascension in NT Texts,” ARC: The Journal of the
Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill University, forthcoming.
“Penitence in the Johannine Writings” (essay, theological reflection, interaction with other participants in this
project) in Penitence in Canonical and Christian Perspective. Eds Mark Boda and Stanley
Porter, Glazier Liturgical Press, forthcoming.
“Magnifying the Mystery, Sustained in the Spirit: The Communion of Marriage,” in What Is Marriage? ed.
Braaten, Eerdmans Press.
“On Probabilities, Possibilities, and Pretexts: Fostering a Hermeneutics of Sobriety, Sympathy and Imagination
in an Impressionistic and Suspicious Age.” and “To Squeeze the Universe into a Ball­­Playing Fast and Loose
with Lazarus?” to be published in the proceedings of the Translating the New Testament Conference (Liturgical
Press), held in May 2005 at Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster Divinity School, in collaboration with the Bible
Society.
I am currently writing a book on Rhetoric and the New Testament, entitled Open Heaven and Closed
Case (Baker Academic). Most especially I await the fall/early winter 2005 publication of a book formed both in
the academy and the Church setting, and designed for parish and personal study, entitled, Ecstasy and Intimacy:
When the Holy Spirit Meets the Human Spirit (Eerdman’s Press).
Thank you for the opportunity of working and worshipping among you.
Respectfully submitted,
Edith M. Humphrey
Associate Professor of New Testament
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Trinity Cathedral Chapter
Over the past year, God has continued to spark within Trinity Cathedral a new determination to grow and
strengthen its outreach—committed to its vision as “A Missionary Cathedral Building Up a Missionary People
of God.”
In fulfilling that vision, the Cathedral is directing its efforts to service within four domains, each of which is
vital to its continued growth and development:
• The Sunday congregation, which carries the substantial burden of support;
• The multiple weekday congregations, visited by those downtown during the week regardless of their home
parish;
• The family of parishes within the Diocese, with whom we seek a stronger bond of mutual service;
• The broader metropolitan community of Pittsburgh, in which the Cathedral can serve as a center of
worship, a place for education and fellowship, and a venue for community activities both spiritual and
secular.
In this continuing renaissance, there have been three essential pillars:
• First, the strong, caring, and dedicated leadership of the Reverend Canon Catherine Brall as Cathedral
Provost;
• Second, a focused and committed lay leadership serving not only on Cathedral Chapter but on an array of
committees and projects to strengthen our life together;
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• Third, the continuing and substantial partnership between the Diocese and the Cathedral, sharing a vision of
mission as well as common opportunities and challenges.
Within this framework, the Cathedral has embarked on a strategic planning effort to focus our priorities and
apply our resources effectively. As with the rest of the Diocese, we have our eye set on 2008, in which the
Cathedral will be a focal point for celebrating 250 years of Anglican worship in Pittsburgh.
Financially, we have continued to meet our current obligations to the Diocese. We have been blessed with a
handful of bequests that enable us to strengthen our mission outreach and to preserve and renew the historic
legacy within the Cathedral’s buildings and grounds. Diocesan resources continue to be vital to our ability to
serve as the “seat and doorway” of the Diocese, for which we remain grateful. At the same time, within our
partnership with the Diocese, we are increasingly self­sufficient.
A key element of our partnership with the Diocese is our relationship with parishes throughout the Diocese, as
well as with the Bishop. In that regard, we want to extend our deep thanks to those parishes that have supported
so generously our “Support Your Cathedral” campaign, and to encourage those who have not done so to do so.
We want every parish to feel like this is your downtown Cathedral—and every parishioner to see the Cathedral
as their second spiritual home.
The Cathedral formally remains a transitional parish, a status that we remain determined to shed as soon as
possible. As before, the Cathedral remains determined to be, in the words of its Special Resolution of
September 25, 2003, the Cathedral of the whole Diocese.” We look forward to being able to stand on our own,
as a full partner with the Diocese, in fulfilling that calling.
Schuyler Foerster
Chairman, Executive Committee
Trinity Cathedral Chapter
DEACONS’ HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Deacons’ Hospital Ministry serves clergy and people both within our diocese and beyond it. Deacons’ Hospital
Ministry provides pastoral coverage twice a week for all patients listed as Episcopalian at UPMC, Children’s
Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Magee­Women’s Hospital. We also call on people
referred to us either directly or through the Diocesan Voice­mail System (which we monitor regularly) or
through hospital pastoral care departments.
Patients are offered Holy Communion, anointing and prayer, as well as any other pastoral assistance they may
need. If their parish clergy are not aware that they are hospitalized, we will call and inform them provided the
patient gives permission. Sometimes we are able to help lapsed members to reconnect with the Church, or help
newcomers to the Diocese to find a parish church. Occasionally we are called upon to officiate at a funeral for a
person who is Episcopalian but is not connected to any parish.
Clergy new to the Diocese are sent a listing of area hospitals with location, phone numbers, clergy parking
policies, and chaplaincy information.
The Hospital Visitation Directory section of the Diocesan Directory is updated yearly.
Three deacons are regularly involved in Deacons’ Hospital Ministry, and others are called upon to fill in if one
of us must be absent, or to respond to emergencies. The deacons who visit hospitals weekly are Andrea
Buettner, Laura Theis, and Ruth Manson. Sandra Ritchie visits all Episcopalians at St. Clair Memorial
Hospital, for St. Paul’s Church, Mt. Lebanon.
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During the year 2004, approximately 985 visits were made by the Deacons’ Hospital Ministry Team. Sandra
Ritchie’s visits add about another 250 visits. About 13% of these patients request Holy Communion. About
21% request anointing.
Each year when new vocational deacons are ordained we meet with them to determine their interest and
availability for hospital ministry, and inform them of various volunteer hospital chaplaincy opportunities
offered by pastoral care departments of major hospitals.
Deacons’ Hospital Ministry does not replace the ministry of parish priests, but supplements it. It offers service
to those coming to Pittsburgh hospitals from outside the Diocese whose own clergy would find it very difficult
to get to them and to those Episcopalians who are not connected to a parish church but are open to pastoral care.
Deacon Ruth Manson
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (“EFM”)
EFM is a well­established four­year program for lay ministers (which every baptized person is supposed to be).
Groups meet on a weekly basis for nine months of the year, at several parishes in the Diocese. Through
carefully structured theological reflections, each member of the group learns more about his or her own
personal faith and personal relationship with God. The theological reflection and worship of the group reflect
the experiences of the group members, and are based on the organized study of a solid background of
theological source material, including the Old and New Testaments, early Christian writings, Church history,
the Book of Common Prayer, liturgy, twenty­first century theological issues and more.
Among EFM members and graduates are many senior and junior wardens, vestry members, teachers and other
Church workers now active in the parishes and in the Diocese. A smaller but still significant number have also
gone on to become (or to work toward becoming) deacons and priests.
If you want to learn more about the EFM program, call Bill Rodewald, EFM Diocesan Coordinator, at
412­826­5924.
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATES OF SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
204 37 TH Street, Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15201­1859
Phone: 412­688­9070 Fax: 412­688­9091
On the Web: www.casp.org E­mail: donald.green@ecunet.org
From the founding of Christian Associates in October 1969, the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has
been a valued member and servant leader in our mission and witness. As we celebrate our 35 th Anniversary,
Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania (CASP) continues to be “a Unifying Voice in the name of Jesus
Christ for the Mission of the Gospel and the Wholeness of Communities.” Today Christian Associates brings
together 14 Christian faith traditions – Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant – Representing 24 judicatories with
over 2000 congregations and more than one million members in the 10 county southwestern region of
Pennsylvania.
The Diocese has supported Christian Associates financially and with the active participation of their
members in governance and program activities. The Council of Bishops and Judicatory Executives, our
governing body, is most appreciative of the $9,270.00 from the Diocese to support our mission in 2004. Bishop
Robert Duncan is currently serving as Chair of the Council, and in his absence is ably represented by Bishop
Henry Scriven. The Rev. Philip Wainwright represents the Diocese on the Board of Delegates and serves on the
Theology & Education Committee. Mr. Peter Frank is a member of the Communications and the Television
Committees, while Mr. Paul Johnston serves on the Television Programming Committee. Mrs. Sally Childs
began her tenure as a member of the Allegheny County Jail Committee in early 2005. CASP would welcome a
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epresentative of the Diocese to serve on our Church & Community Committee. The Episcopal Diocese of
Pittsburgh is truly a partner as we seek to fulfill our Lord’s prayer “that all may be one.”
2004 saw television ministry move forward at CASP with the relocation of our production studio to
our office location in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The December dedication of the studio
with the capability of directly sending our programming onto the Comcast Cable system brought a public
commitment from Comcast to establish a Video on Demand library. With the VOD library, CATV’s locally
produced programming is now available throughout the entire Comcast southwestern Pennsylvania region. We
look forward to making lectures by your Canon Theologian, Ken Bailey available for viewing in the near future
on VOD.
The Theology & Education Committee continues to provide a forum for the discussion of Faith &
Order papers prepared by the CASP member participants and to offer guidance to the Council. We appreciate
the paper written by Fr. Wainwright
A grant from the Diocesan Foundation is enabling CASP to explore county prison ministries in our
other nine county service areas and to develop strategies for expanding such ministries in partnership with
county government and local ministerial support. We are most appreciative of the Diocese for this additional
programmatic support.
We seek to be a witness to the ecumenical journey and share information about our respective partners
in our newsletter, “The Call” (Please call our office if you would like to receive this six time a year publication).
Our Executive Director continues to seek opportunities to visit with ecumenical ministeriums, to present
programs on ecumenical and interfaith relationships, and to preach in our member judicatories congregations.
The Council is grateful for the unique ecumenical engagement which we share in this region, the
genuine fellowship and open dialogue among our Christian leaders and the opportunity to bring that
engagement and fellowship to the grass roots clergy, lay, and congregational level. May the Spirit continue to
be active among you in this 2005 Diocesan Convention.
Pax, Salaam, Shalom,
The Rev. Dr. Donald B. Green, Executive Director
CHURCH ARMY USA IN THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
Church Army continues to thank God for the privilege of serving the least and mobilizing the church. We see
having our national office and a key base plant in this diocese as added blessings.
The Aliquippa Base Plant:
A Base of Evangelism is being established around the Community Café Project. The Café already is and will
expand as a discipling community and listening post. Captain John Stanley and a faithful, growing team of
congregations and individuals have hosted a number of special events at the storefront renovation. Volunteers
are being trained for relational evangelism and discipleship.
Discipling relationships have been multiplied through the renovation projects. Children and adults from the
community have been drawn in. Alison Stanley, in collaboration with the Community of Celebration has, built
a mentoring ministry in which female inmates are learning to quilt as well as to have healthy Jesus­centered
relationships.
Other Evangelists in the Diocese:
Sister Louisa Brown continues to faithfully witness the love of Christ to her fellow residents at Barnabas
House.
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Capt. Don Bowers continues to share Jesus through discipling and counseling the men at the Washington City
Mission.
CA National Headquarters:
Church Army and St. Stephen’s, Sewickley co­hosted the conference, “Grass Roots – Growing Mission
Locally” in mid­May. Speakers included Robert Weber, Steve Sjogren, Holly Rankin­Zaher, Whis Hayes,
Collenzo Hubbard, and John Stanley. Through the various presenters a clear message was put forward that
kind, natural, and relational evangelism is in great demand and can be engaged in without further cluttering our
already crowded schedules.
We said goodbye to Captains Richard and Mandy Priestley this summer upon the completion of their
contract and return to Church Army UK.
The Rev. James and Mary Giles began working with Church Army’s National office immediately after James
earned his M. Div. and graduated from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Their partnered role is as Short
Term Mission Coordinators. They will serve partnering parishes by providing high quality mission experiences
both domestic and foreign.
Nine Church Army Societies from around the Anglican Communion are currently linking ministry resources to
construct a one­year program of global and domestic mission internships for young people. By God’s grace,
CA USA will launch a pilot in Pittsburgh in either late 2006 or early 2007.
Respectfully Submitted, August 9, 2005 nationaldirector@churcharmyusa.org
Capt. Steve Brightwell, 412­231­5442
National Director www.churcharmyusa.org
PO Box 399
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266­0669
(724) 266­5681 (fax)
info@sams­usa.org
www.sams­usa.org
SOUTH AMERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
(USA)
SAMS­USA is pleased to call the Diocese of Pittsburgh our home, with our office in Ambridge, and a
deep partnership in Great Commission, focused churches across this diocese. The mission of the South
American Missionary Society is to recruit, send and support missionaries, long and short­term, to be witnesses
and make disciples for Jesus Christ in partnership with the Anglican Church primarily in the Americas. SAMS’
missionaries are engaged in ministries as wide­ranging as providing medical care to impoverished communities
in the Dominican Republic to planting churches in Honduras to helping the poor in Bolivia through micro­
enterprise development to establishing a seminary in Peru.
This year alone we have placed approximately 350 people in 20 short­term teams in the countries of
Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Belize, and Peru, with three interns serving in Chile,
Dominican Republic, and Bolivia. Their work has included running VBS programs, rebuilding the walls of a
community center, social services, and medical ministry. Several churches from this diocese have sent short­
term teams. Also, a diocesan­wide team helped to introduce Happening to the youth of Peru.
There are many testimonies of the wonderful experiences of our short­term teams and the people they
serve. One of our short­term leaders, Suzanne Bloore, whose team went to help build a church in Lainez,
Honduras, said this about her team’s experience, “During the trip, we felt cared for, welcome and safe. The
parishioners were an inspiration to us with their hard work, optimism and kindness. Father Dago, the parish
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priest, aptly explained the goal of the mission. Building the church, although important, is not as important as
building relationships and sharing fellowship. When we left, we felt that we had done both.”
SAMS offers a three­day training program for people who will be leading short­term mission teams.
This comprehensive training includes cross cultural education as well as team building, budget and fundraising,
and spiritual development. SAMS will be holding training in this diocese early in 2006 as we have for the past
10 years. Our short­term ministries coordinator, Lynn Bouterse, also helps churches to connect with
appropriate mission opportunities. SAMS is a member of the of the Short­Term Mission Standards of
Excellence certification process.
I wish everyone in this diocese could meet the people whose lives you have touched. For instance,
Cameron Graham, our long­term missionary in Quito, Ecuador, told us about her ministry to the children that
live in the garbage dump. Their families live in shanty homes and feed themselves from the refuse that is
trucked in daily. For many it is all they have ever known. To Cameron’s surprise, there was a youth minister on
their team working with these children who himself was once a child from the dump. He shared, “…my life
has come full circle and instead of receiving today, I got to give. God has brought me out of so much, and
although I do not have much to give, it was incredible to get to use my little to help.”
It is testimonies like this that grow our faith, hope and desire to serve those who are in desperate
circumstances. It is knowing that our “little” has great impact. There are many ways to support the spreading of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You can partner with missionaries through prayer, financial support, getting your
congregation involved, or being open to a calling to missionary service abroad. If you take steps to get involved,
God’s Kingdom will grow as people are transformed by the love of Jesus Christ.
Among our 53 long­term missionaries, we now have three serving in Uganda through a partnership
with SOMA. Shirley Morris from this diocese has served in Uganda since this December. Also from this
diocese, John and Susan Park with their sons Robert and James are building up the church in Peru, Margarita
Grachen with her daughters Hannah and Gabriela are ministering to children in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and
Malcolm Alexander is directing a Christian learning center in a Hurricane Mitch refugee community.
There have been a growing number of inquirers, but there are still many opportunities for church
planters, school teachers, youth ministers, theological educators, administrators of social ministries, nurses, and
many other types of ministries. We have placed engineers, carpenters, accountants, and people from all
backgrounds. Please encourage members of your congregation to consider missionary service or perhaps to
explore this call further by serving as an intern from a month to a year. Sometimes all it takes is a little
encouragement for someone to take up a ministry that will make a profound difference in the lives of so many.
SAMS is honored to be partners in the mission of the church with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. May the
good fruit that has already been borne from our work together be just the first fruits of what is to come.
Your co­worker in the fields ripe for harvest,
Stewart Wicker
President and Mission Director
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Minutes
139 th Annual Diocesan Convention
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
A.D. November 5 th & 6 th , 2004
The One Hundred Thirty­Ninth Annual Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh convened on Friday and
Saturday, November 5 th and 6 th , 2004, in the Embassy Suites Hotel and at St. Philip’s, Moon Township,
respectively. The theme for the convention was “Reaching Young People, Reaching the World.”
The Convention commenced at 1:02 p.m. on Friday at the Embassy Suites Motel with Noonday Prayer led by
the Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, Assistant Bishop, and included a homily by the Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays.
Prior to commencement, three workshops were offered:
• Where are the Kids? Reaching Young People in a Complex World (led by Holly Rankin­Zaher)
• Global Youth Ministry (the Rev. Whis Hays)
• Youth Ministry Basic Training (Mike Kraynak)
Registration of Convention Deputies began at 11:30 a.m. and ended promptly at 1:20 p.m. in order for the
necessary certification for a roll call vote to be completed.
Following Noonday Prayer, the Right Reverend Robert W. Duncan, Seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese
of Pittsburgh, called the Convention to Order. He appointed Archbishop Henry Orombi as Chaplain of
Convention; Joan Malley as Acting Secretary of Convention; Battle Brown as Chair of the Committee on
Claims of Deputies; The Rev. Don Bushyager as Judge of Elections and Mr. Wicks Stephens as
Parliamentarian. Mrs. Malley subsequently certified that a quorum was present; the roll call was suspended by
unanimous vote.
Mr. Battle Brown, President of Diocesan Council, was called upon to make the report of claims of deputies to
seats (Canon XII, section 4b). Three parishes are delinquent in their assessments: Hazelwood, Good Shepherd;
North Versailles, All Souls; Indiana, Christ Episcopal Church. Mr. Brown moved that these parishes be seated
and given voice and vote at the convention. Motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Mr. Brown then read a list of parishes who had failed to file 2003 Audit reports as of October 30 th (in accord
with Diocesan Canon 17, Section 7):
Church of the Savior, Ambridge
Christ the King, Beaver Falls
All Saints, Brighton Heights
Church of the Atonement, Carnegie
St. Mary’s, Charleroi
Church of the Transfiguration, Clairton
Church of the Nativity, Crafton
Church of the Resurrection, Cranberry Township
St. John’s, Donora
Calvary Episcopal Church, East Liberty
St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park
Trinity, Freeport
St. Luke’s, Georgetown
Christ Church, Greensburg
Good Shepherd, Hazelwood
St. Andrew’s, Highland Park
Holy Cross, Homewood
Advent, Jeannette
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St. Paul’s, Kittanning
Holy Innocents, Leechburg
St. Albans, Murrysville
St. Stephen’s, McKeesport
St. Martin’s, Monroeville
St. Philip’s, Moon Twp.
St. Paul’s, Monongahela
St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon
Grace Church, Mt. Washington
Shepherd’s Heart, Oakland
St. Luke’s­St. Thomas, Patton
St. James, Penn Hills
St. David’s, Peters Twp.
St. Bartholomew’s, Scottsdale
Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill
St. Peter’s, Uniontown
St. Christopher’s, Warrendale
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He noted that this report is for information only. Bishop Duncan expressed his increasing concern about the failure
to have audit reports filed, and will ask the Board of Trustees to review what seems to be a growing problem. There
is no penalty in the canons but it is of great significance and concern.
Election of Secretary of Convention: Battle Brown moved that Joan Malley be elected Secretary of Convention; it
was seconded. A motion was made that the nominations be closed; seconded.
Aye by voice vote. The Bishop asked that convention cast a unanimous ballot which they did by voice vote.
Minutes of the 138 th Annual Convention
Correction offered by Carol Stanier, Calvary on behalf of Calvary’s deputies from District VII who noted that the
wording of Article 1 was not included or cited. Both the original Article & its Amendment will be included in
revised minutes.
Joan Malley moved that the Minutes of the 2003 convention be approved as corrected. It was seconded. A
representative from the deputation of Church of the Redeemer noted that the date in the first paragraph is incorrectly
shown as 2004 rather than Nov. 7, 2003. The minutes were adopted as amended by voice vote.
Bishop Duncan’s Annual Address to the convention followed. (May be found elsewhere in this Journal)
During bishop’s address he announced the appointment of Nancy Norton as Canon for Administration and Finance.
By this action she became the first lay person ever appointed Canon.
Sherman White, St. Stephen’s Sewickley, (on behalf of James Forney, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley, Sarah Kwolek, St.
Paul’s, Kittanning, Kimberly Payne, St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier and himself, moved adoption of
Resolution #1 proposing a five­year partnership between this diocese and Uganda Christian University; the motion
was seconded and debate followed. The resolution follows in its entirety:
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #1
Partnership with Uganda Christian University
Whereas the five­year partnership with the Episcopal Church in the Province of Rwanda and Diocese of Shyira,
adopted by the 134 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, has reached its end; and
Whereas the leadership of Uganda Christian University has invited the clergy and people of the Episcopal Diocese
of Pittsburgh to join with them in mission and ministry; and
Whereas the Uganda Christian University is working to become not only a leading Ugandan, but also a great pan­
African university; and
Whereas the Uganda Christian University has completed all the requirements to be chartered by the government of
Uganda, becoming this year, A.D. 2004, the first private university to be so chartered; and
Whereas the Reverend Dr. Stephen Noll, a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, is entering this second
term as Vice­Chancellor of Uganda Christian University; and
Whereas the Most Reverend Henry Luke Orombi is present at this 139 th Convention, both as Primate of the
Province of the Church of Uganda and as Chancellor of Uganda Christian University; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the 139th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, on behalf of the entire
diocesan family, embrace a special partnership for mission and ministry to the Uganda Christian University,
including sponsoring students, capital projects and other initiatives that support Uganda Christian University’s
particular gifts to bear on behalf of the Anglican Province of Uganda and the nation of Uganda, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the initial period of this partnership be five years, A. D. 2005 to 2009.
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Roger Westman, Calvary Church, proposed amending the resolution to read “Further resolved, that the initial period
of this partnership be five years, beginning when the Province of Uganda and its bishops and primate have complied
fully with the Windsor Report request outlined in section 155 by issuing appropriate statements of regret for the
consequences of intervening in another province, affirming their desire to remain in the Anglican Communion,
ceasing all interventions, and working with diocesan bishops to provide alternative oversight to parishes seeking
such.” The amendment was seconded. There was no debate on this amendment; it was voted down by voice vote.
Ardelle Hopson, Calvary Church, spoke in opposition to Resolution 1, stating that it seeks to align the Diocese with
a Primate who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from the majority of Episcopalians and that establishing
a partnership with the University is tantamount to supporting what may well become an alternate jurisdiction within
Anglicanism.
Debate ended without further discussion; Resolution #1 passed by voice vote.
The Bishop called on Theresa Newell, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley, chair of the Rwanda Committee, who proposed
adoption of Resolution #3: It was seconded.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #3
Thanksgiving for Rwanda Partnerships
Whereas the 134 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh adopted and embraced a five­year
partnership for mission and ministry with the Episcopal Church in the Province of Rwanda; and
Whereas the 134 th Annual Convention further adopted and embraced a special partnership for mission and ministry
with the Diocese of Shyira in the Province of Rwanda; and
Whereas the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has been instrumental in sending Dr. Caleb and Dr. Louise King and
their family as medical missionaries to head the work of re­habilitating and renewing the crucial role of Shyira
Hospital for the people of Rwanda and of Central and East Africa; and
Whereas the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has been involved in literacy work at Ruhengeri through the fielding
of missionary Sue McClain, and has contributed significantly to the construction of the Sonrise Boarding School;
and
Whereas more than 800 orphans and genocide­scarred children across Rwanda have been sponsored through World
Vision by congregations and households of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, sponsorships that will continue for
years beyond the formal conclusion of the five­year diocesan partnership commitment; BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED, that this 139 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh express its thanksgiving to
Almighty God for what has been accomplished through the relations and sacrifices of the partnership period, and
expresses its gratitude to all those who were involved in visiting, serving, giving and praying for the partnership
efforts; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this 139 th Annual Convention expresses its profound gratitude to Mrs. Theresa
Newell and the Rwanda Committee, and to the leadership of World Vision for their continuing partnership in the
gospel.
Resolution #3 was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote. (The Bishop noted that the diocese will
communicate this to Archbishop Kolini and the people of Rwanda.)
At 2:26 p.m., Canon Nancy Norton, Director of Administration, explained the proposed 2005 budget, stating that it
has been approved by Diocesan Council after having been prepared by that body’s Finance Committee. Keeping in
mind the diocesan mission statement, “One church of miraculous expectation and missionary grace,” Canon Norton
noted that the Council works to make sure that budgeted monies reflect our common vision. After an informative
power point presentation, David Black moved that the budget be approved as proposed; it was seconded, discussed,
and passed by voice vote. (The budget as adopted is printed elsewhere in the Journal)
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Mr. Black then proposed that Convention approve the schedule of Diocesan Assessments as submitted; it was
seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.
He then proposed acceptance of the Clergy Compensation Guide as distributed; it was seconded and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Bishop Duncan suggested that we proceed to the first ballot for elections and then break before discussing the
second reading of two constitutional amendments.
Mr. Roger Westman, Calvary, East Liberty, asked why we are electing deputies to General Convention when we’re
not supporting it financially. The Bishop responded that it is required by our Constitution and Canons and we are
full members of ECUSA; the national church canons make budget contributions voluntary; we’re not doing anything
we’re not allowed to do.
Sue Boulden, St. Thomas, Oakmont, and a nominee for General Convention, was granted a point of personal
privilege in which she shared her personal feeling about being a nominee and stated she was willing to withdraw her
nomination as a lay deputy if all the rest of nominees were willing to do likewise, given that we as a diocese do not
contribute financially to the national church. The Bishop requested clarification; no other nominees chose to
withdraw.
A Point of Order was raised by Dr. Harold Lewis, Calvary Church, East Liberty, inquiring if the ballot should read
“vote for not more than 4” nominees for General Convention Deputy. He was advised to wait for the report from the
Judge of Elections.
David Wilson, St. Paul’s, Kittanning, rose to note that the Ballot should say vote for no more than 2 clergy and 1 lay
for the Array.
The Rev. Donald Bushyager, Judge of Elections, confirmed the above corrections of the ballot and explained
instructions for proper voting: “Vote for no more than 4” under clergy and lay deputies to General Convention.
After ballots were collected by the tellers, Convention took a 20 minute break.
Convention resumed its business following the break, beginning the debate on the second reading of the Amendment
to Article I, Section 1 of the Diocesan Constitution which follows:
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: Article I, Section 1
Resolved, by this 139 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, that a second sentence be added
to Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution:
In cases where the provisions of the Constitution and Canons of the Church in the Diocese of
Pittsburgh speak to the contrary, or where resolutions of the Convention of said Diocese have
determined the Constitution and Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of
American, or resolutions of its General Convention, to be contrary to the historic Faith and Order of
the one holy catholic and apostolic church, the local determination shall prevail.
Lou Camerlengo, Church of the Redeemer, rose for a Point of Order to say that the amendment is out of order
because it openly conflicts with the Constitution and Canons of the national Episcopal Church; the Chancellor, Mr.
Robert Devlin, has ruled contrary to that; the Parliamentarian ruled it not out of order because a previous convention
has already ruled on it.
The Bishop explained that the debate would follow Special Rules of Order for Amendment to Article I, Section 1 of
the Constitution.
1. Twenty minutes of debate.
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2. Procedural motions in order after 10 minutes.
3. Three microphones provided: one for those speaking in favor; one for those speaking in opposition;
one for procedural motions.
4. Debate limited to registered deputies and those having voice under Canon II.3.
5. A deputy may speak only once to the issue.
6. No deputy may speak for more than 2 minutes.
7. Debate may be extended twice, by ten minutes each time, upon motion properly made and passed.
8. Vote to be by roll call, with deputies eligible to vote those who registered during the registration period
preceding the session.
The Rules were moved; seconded. There was no discussion and they were approved unanimously by voice vote.
Debate followed with Mr. Stephens serving as timekeeper:
Rachel Nicholson, St. Thomas, Canonsburg spoke against. The Rev. Gaea Thompson, Chaplain at Canterbury
Place, spoke in favor.
Convention approved allowing procedural motions even though debate had not taken 10 minutes.
The Rev. Bob Banse, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, moved that Convention postpone this Constitutional amendment
indefinitely; it was seconded and Fr. Banse spoke to it.
The Rev. Whis Hays, Three Nails questioned whether a second reading of a constitutional amendment could be
postponed indefinitely. The Chancellor ruled that we can vote to postpone indefinitely.
Debate continued with Mary Roehrich, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park, and Roger Westman, Calvary Church speaking
in favor of indefinite postponement. The Rev. Jim Bauer, St. Mary’s, Red Bank, asked for clarification as to what
effect postponing indefinitely would have. Bill Topper, Church of the Savior, Ambridge, spoke against.
Don Serandan, St. Philip’s, Moon Township, called the question (on postponing indefinitely).
The Bishop noted that a call to postpone indefinitely requires a majority vote. A voice vote was inconclusive; a vote
was taken by standing and the motion was defeated. (58 voted in favor of the motion.)
Time for debate had expired. A roll call was taken by Convention Secretary Joan Malley beginning with clergy
deputies and going in order by District. Results are as follows:
Clergy: (Y = Yes; N= No; A = Abstain; X=registered, not present for vote)
Chapman, Geoffrey Y Miller, Gary Y Lewis, Harold N Eilertsen, Martha N
Crowell, Larry Y Smalley, Stephen N Lockett, Tina Y Fierro, John Y
Dobson, Marc Y Wilson, Brad Y Malley, Gregory Y Finnie, Thomas Y
Dominguez, Patrick Y Wilson, David Y McIntyre, Moni N Forrest, James Y
Ferneyhough, Dallam Y Geiger, Bill Y Morehead, Jim Y Frey, Matthew Y
Heidengren, John Y Knotts, Lawrence Y Paton, Ann Y Hay, Ed Y
Pegram, Lang Y Manson, Ruth Y Reimer, Leslie N Leggett, John Y
Sherman, Gene Y Staples, Ann N Robison, Bruce A Ostrander, Peter Y
Taylor, Eric Y Wright, Marty Y Shepard, Diane N Stevenson, Karen Y
Turner, Russell Y Zimmerman, Mark Y Woods, Karen Y Wright, Mark Y
Vitunic, Joseph Y Banse, Robert N Wurschmidt, Michael Y Cummings, Sudduth Y
Wicker, Laura Y Houck, Ira Y Youse, Don A Duncan, Robert Y
Wilson, Dennis Y Jernigan, Tara Y Baillie, Ronald Y Edwards, Lynn N
Cooper, Paul A Pollard, Richard X Chalfant­Walker, Nano A Fairfield, Leslie Y
Geary, Bruce Y Porter, John Y Geisler, Jay Y Gabig, Jack Y
Henry, Paul Y Quinn, Scott Y Grissom, David Y Hays, Mary Y
Martin, Joseph Y Ritchie, Sandra N Howells, Judy Y Hays, Whis Y
McIlvain, Christine Y Sutcliffe, Paul Y Koch, Joseph Y Jackson, Jared N
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Mead, Jeff A Wainwright, Philip A Martin, Leslie Y LeMarquand, Grant Y
Munz, Catherine N Weatherwax, Mary N McGlynn, Douglas Y MacDonald, John Y
Shoucair, James A Brall, Cathy A Murph, Jeffrey Y Scriven, Henry Y
Bailey, John Y Bronson Sweigert, C. N Santiago, Vicente Y Theis, Laura Y
Bauer, Jim Y Buettner, Dennett Y Sherman, Douglas Y Thompson, Gaea Y
Blakelock, Douglas Y Chaney, John Paul Y Burdock, Stanley Y Thompson, Laurie Y
Klingensmith, Colleen Y Cox, Don Y Bushyager, Donald X
Koehler, Chips X Fleming, Huett Y Carr, Deborah Y
Manuel, Linda Y Jacobson, Marc Y Dolan, Jack X
Laity: (Y = Yes; N= No; A = Abstain; X=registered, not present for vote)
Brett, Pam Y Walzer, Kathy L. Y Fenton, Daryl Y Snyder, Shelley N
Casey, Judy Y Bauer, Carol Y German, Marilyn Y Stanier, Carole N
Cook, Theresa Y Borland, Eleanor Y Hetzler, Betsy Y Taylor, Guion N
Craycraft, Judith Y Clever, Kenneth Y Hopkins, Paula N Westman, Roger N
Davis, Patti Y Cunneen, Dick Y Hunter, Dorothy Y Wilson, Linda Tardy N
Eastwood, Albert M. Y Devlin, Robert G. Y Hurd, Geoffrey N Youngue, Elizabeth N
Forney, Jim Y Evans, Alice Y Linn, Eric Y Ashcroft, Daryl Y
Galbraith, A. Michael Y Glenn, Elise A MacLaren, James Y Boulden, Sue N
Galbraith, Flora Y Himes, Rachel Y Meyers, Robert Y Brophy, Jim Y
Otto, Joe Y Miller, Lynda Y Muhl, Andrew N Burkholder, Sheila Y
Jessep, Bob Y Pascarella, Jean Y Och, Jacquelyn N Colaianne, Bonnie Y
Magee, Patricia Y Powers, Freda Y Sherman, Martha N Fischer, Max Y
McCall, Ann Y Shumaker, Nancy Y Frank, Peter Y Fleming, Robert Y
Pangburn, Thomas Y Shumaker, Robert Y Welshman, Jim Y Davis, Bill Y
Roemer, William Y Wilson, Gale Y Sweeney, Mary N Hicks, Harold N
Sarandria, Don Y Simpson, Stuart Y Amaker, Dorcas Y Hunt­Mason, Gladys Y
Smith, George Y Sproat, James L. Y Amis, Dorothy N King, Mike Y
Storm, Elaine Y Stagnitta, Steve Y Atwood, Florence N Pratt, Robert E. Y
Storm, Nick Y Steenkiste, Ann Y Spagnolli, Richard N Love, Kristin A
Topper, William Y Prager, Margaret Y Dillon, Teri Y Olup, Ruth Y
Trehar, Laura Y Manuel, J. Robert Y Hopson, Alfred N Serafini, Patricia Y
White, Sherman H. Y Wilson, John Y Brown, Battle Y Stirbis, Paul Y
Wicker, Douglas Y Bell­Loncella, Lisa N Burdett, Mary C. N Thomas, Lourana Y
Wollman, David H. Y Carnahan, Kenneth N Charonis, David N Bakaitus, Tom Y
Bernard, Nancy N Carnahan, Theresa N Stephens, Pam Y Bowers, Donald Y
Burke, Kathy Y Garvin, Alex Y Chester, Jim Y Buddemeyer, Carolina Y
Carey, Marybeth Y Garvin, Alice Y Camerlengo, Lou N Gearhart, Linda Y
Fleck, Joan Y Thomas, Douglas Y Elvgren, Gillette Y Hoover, Dave Y
Forbes, Dickson Y Lachenman, Daniel Y Farr, William Y Kiger, Jeannine Y
Harvey, Jean N Henry, Curtis Y Greene, Steve N Berg, Sandra Y
Kemerer, Daryl Y Hewat, Ann Y Hardie, Beth N McMillen, Barbara Y
Kilbert, Colleen N Holbrook, Arthur Y Hopson, Ardelle N Means, Gretchen Y
Lapp, Nancy N Magee, Joyce N Kusserow, Jan N Nicholson, Rachel H. N
Lytle, Robert Y Scott, Celinda Y Laughlin, David Y Sadler, Ian Y
Mahler, Carl N Pracel, Carol Ann Y Malley, Joan Y Sarria, Joseph Y
Martin, Richard Y Sullivan, Sherrie Y Manz, Eileen Y Shymatta, Frank Y
Garver, James Y Sweeney, Dennis Y Marsh, Melissa Schnap N Stevenson, Carol Y
Woods, John Y Vale, David Y May, Lynnette A. N Trimble, Charles N
Neiger, Doris Y Doty, D’Orville N Millar, Doug N Wright, Barbara Y
Klopfer, Mark Y Thomas, Cynthia Y Morgan, John H. Y Younkin, Toni Y
Gagnon, Jeff N Scott, Dee Y Morris, Joan N
Stone, Walt Y Crompton, Christine A Roehrich, Mary N
Walker, Harvey N Evans, Toni Y Esch, Karen N
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While vote was being tallied, Convention viewed the “Year in the Life of the Diocese” Video. The Bishop
recognized Peter Frank, Director of Communications, and thanked him for his work on the video.
The Bishop announced Convention would move to consideration of the Proposed Constitutional Amendment to
Article III, Section 2: (second reading)
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: Article III, Section 2
Resolved, by this 139 th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, that the words “and actually” be
deleted as follows:
Every member of the Clergy, in regular standing, who shall have been canonically and actually
resident in the Diocese, and engaged in parochial, missionary, or educational work of the Church,
under the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, for three months preceding any Convention,
shall be entitled to a seat and vote in such Convention in all cases except in the election of a
Bishop, in which case the qualifications necessary to vote shall be as hereinafter provided in
Article XIV of this Constitution, PROVIDED, that no member of the Clergy so qualified shall lose
his or her right to a seat and vote by reason of sickness or old age.
There was no discussion; a vote by orders was taken, beginning with a voice vote of the clergy. The amendment
passed in the clerical order.
A vote by voice in the lay order was inconclusive; a standing vote showed that it passed in the lay order as well.
The amendment was adopted.
The Bishop called on Mary Sweeney, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, for a report on Episcopal Relief and Development
(found on page E21 in the Pre­Convention Journal). She announced that this year’s “Drop in the Bucket” proceeds
would again benefit children in southern Africa orphaned by HIV/Aids.
A video on the “Reaching Youth – Reaching the World” Theme of the Convention was shown.
Leadership Reports were received by:
The Rev. Douglas McGlynn, President of the Standing Committee; Mr. Jack Morgan, President of the Board of
Trustees, calling attention to the final paragraph in his report; Mr. Battle Brown, President of Diocesan Council
(expressed appreciation for secretarial support from Bonnie Catalano, and for co­leadership of Dan Crawford and
Betsy Hetzler; The Rev. Larry Deihle (not present), recently resigned President of Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation;
Bishop Duncan noted that Mr. David Black was assuming duties as the President of the Foundation; Mrs. Jane
Adamson, President of Episcopal Church Women. (These reports may be found elsewhere in this Journal)
The Bishop called on the Rev. Cathy Brall, Provost of Trinity Cathedral, for an encouraging update on the ministry
of the Cathedral.
The Secretary of Convention reported the results of the roll call vote on the first constitutional amendment:
Clergy: 79 ayes, 14 nays, 8 abstentions
Laity: 124 ayes, 45 nays, 3 abstentions
Canon Norton gave directions to St. Philip’s, Moon Township, from the Embassy Suites and from the City of
Pittsburgh.
Canon Hays made an announcement from Rock the World that they would be praying at St. Philip’s from 8 p.m. to
2 a.m. and invited all interested to join them.
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Jeannine Kiger, St. George’s, Waynesburg, made a report from the Diocese of Chol Chol concerning the William
Wilson special school in Chile which housed 520 students from Pre­Kindergarten through 8 th grade. The school
burned to the ground except for the girls’ dormitory. Ms. Kiger read a letter from Bishop Abelino Apeleo updating
her on the progress they’ve made and their financial needs. (The full text of the letter may be found elsewhere in
this Journal). St. George’s Church, Waynesburg, is actively involved and will receive funds from any willing to
give.
The Judge of Elections announced the following results from the first ballot (* indicates elected):
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
49 Kenneth Mann 23 Michelle Domeisen
171 David Black* 1 The Rev. David Wilson (write­in)
GROWTH FUND:
77 Robert Pratt 146 Robert Manuel III*
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER:
Clergy: Lay:
77 The Rev. Lynn Edwards 52 Charles Trimble
178 The Rev. John Fierro* 176 John McKissick*
1 The Rev. David Wilson (write­in)
COMMITTEE ON CANONS:
Clergy: Lay:
218 The Rev. Paul Sutcliffe* 156 Steve Stagnitta*
1 The Rev. David Wilson (write­in) 83 Rachel Nicholson
THE ARRAY:
Clergy: Lay:
202 The Rev. Paul Cooper* 214 Battle Brown*
214 The Rev. Jonathan Millard* 1 Gordon Fisher (write­in)
1 The Rev. David Wilson (write­in) 2 Lionel Deimel (write­in)
6 The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis (write­in)
1 The Rev. Robert Banse (write­in)
1 The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre (write­in)
STANDING COMMITTEE:
Clergy: Lay:
175 The Rev. David Wilson* 22 Carl P.B. Mahler, II
52 The Rev. Vicente Santiago 42 Gladys Hunt Mason
3 The Rev. Martha Eilertsen (write­in) 135 Wicks Stephens*
31 Daryl Kemerer
1 Gordon Fisher (write­in)
GENERAL CONVENTION: (259 valid ballots, 130 needed for election)
Clergy: Lay:
141 The Rev. James B. Simons* 77 Steve Stagnitta
56 The Rev. Huett Fleming Jr. 168 Joan Malley*
126 The Very Rev. George Werner 90 Stuart P. Simpson
91 The Rev. Scott Quinn 33 Minor Rodriguez, Jr.
132 The Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays* 48 Jay Gilmer
70 The Rev. Dr. W. Jay Geisler 52 Michael Galbraith
90 The Rev. David Wilson 145 William F. Roemer*
131 The Rev. Dr. J. Douglas McGlynn* 101 Joseph Sarria
71 The Rev. Donald W. Bushyager 71 Elizabeth V. Hobbs
3 The Rev. Canon Catherine Munz (write­in) 60 Susan Boulden
2 The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis (write­in)
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A second ballot was needed for both orders in order to reach a majority. The Bishop announced that the second
ballot would be taken the following day after Morning Prayer.
Canon Norton announced where the District Caucuses would take place and we dismissed at 5:05 p.m. for those
caucuses.
Following the district caucuses, fellowship time took place in the Gazebo area of Embassy Suites. Convention then
gathered for a banquet; following the banquet the keynote speaker was the Most Rev. Henry Orombi, Archbishop of
Uganda, Chancellor of Uganda Christian University.
DAY TWO
Saturday morning began with Choral Matins, led by The Rev. Scott Quinn, Nativity, Crafton and rising president of
the Standing Committee, with a homily by the Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese, at St.
Philip’s, Moon Township. The Bishop introduced the Rev. Eric Taylor, Rector of St. Philip’s, and asked him to
greet the Convention.
Bishop Duncan then called Convention to order. The secretary certified the quorum at 9:22 a.m. It was moved and
seconded that we dispense with the roll call; passed.
The Bishop requested to have a pastoral word with the people, reminding them that worship is a part of the
Convention and we should keep in balance the joy of talking with each other and with talking with the Father.
The Bishop called on the Rev. Don Bushyager for the second ballot to elect 1 in the clergy order and 2 in the lay
order as General Convention Deputies. Subsequent balloting would determine alternates. Names of those elected
the previous day were struck from the ballots leaving the following:
Eligible for election on the Clergy side:
The Rev. Huett Fleming, Jr. The Rev. Dr. W. Jay Geisler
The Very Rev. George L. Werner The Rev. David D. Wilson
The Rev. Scott T. Quinn The Rev. Donald W. Bushyager
Deputies were instructed to vote for 1.
Eligible for election on the Lay side:
Steve Stagnitta Michael Galbraith
Stuart P. Simpson Joseph Sarria
Minor Rodriguez, Jr. Elizabeth V. Hobbs
Jay A. Gilmer Susan Boulden
Deputies were instructed to vote for no more than 2.
Balloting began at 9:27 a.m.; Polls closed at 9:29 a.m.
The Bishop called for Convention Reports, beginning with the Commission on Racism: Nancy Bolden, Church of
the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill.
The Commission’s Report is found elsewhere in the Journal. A survey was conducted regarding minority
participation in parishes: In summary, all but 9 of 72 parishes were contacted. Clergy received a copy of the results
in their packets and were requested to note if information was correct or incorrect; if no information, fill it in and
place in the basket in the lobby. Mrs. Bolden was pleasantly surprised by the results of surveys received. Of 63
parishes, 40 (2/3) had some minority membership; 11 had minority representation on vestries; 16 in other leadership
positions; 7 on staff; 2 minority clergy (down from 5 a few years ago), only 4 had minority delegates to diocesan
convention. Minorities rarely appear on ballot of Diocesan Convention and when they do, election results reflect
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that. If we are to be a church that welcomes everybody, we also must involve minorities and have their voices heard
in the governance of our church. This is where anti­racism training can be helpful.
Background information for the anti­racism resolution appears in the pre­convention Journal. Process throughout
the church since 1991 General Convention has involved formation of anti­racism committees, dialogue, to research,
to training. “Required” is there for emphasis; it says “this is important” there is no realistic means of enforcement.
Curriculum being used is done within a spiritual context which sets it apart from others. Starts with prayer and ends
with Eucharist. Trainers are sensitive, non­judgmental and non – confrontational. Training is experiential; we share
our feelings & experiences. Several reported a good experience after having recently completed a training session at
St. James, Penn Hills. Local trainers will soon be certified and we will be able to schedule several sessions as
opposed to day and a half to better suit schedules.
Absalom Jones Laity Day Celebration will begin with a solemn pontifical mass. Lunch follows then workshops.
This year’s preacher is The Rt. Rev. William DeVeaux, Bishop of the 6 th Episcopal District of The African
Methodist Episcopal Church.
It was noted that in the pre­convention materials, the name of Gladys Hunt Mason was omitted as member of
Commission on Racism training.
Nancy Bolden moved adoption of Resolution #2 as follows; it was seconded.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #2
Anti­Racism Training
RESOLVED: That this annual convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh does now commit itself to work to become
a church committed to ending institutional and other forms of racism in this diocese and that each congregation
commit itself to the work of overcoming the sin of racism through dialogue and training offered by the Anti­Racism
Commission, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the lay and ordained leadership of the Diocese of Pittsburgh including all ordained persons,
professional staff and those elected or appointed to positions of leadership on committees, commissions, agencies,
and boards be required to take anti­racism training as provided by the Diocese of Pittsburgh Anti­Racism
Commission; and be it further
RESOLVED: That all parishes involved in search processes along with their vestries be encouraged to take the
Diocese of Pittsburgh Anti­Racism Dialogue training; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Diocese of Pittsburgh commitment include but not be limited to increasing the recruitment
and deployment of minorities as clergy and lay professional in the church.
Explanation: In 1991 the 70 th General Convention of the Episcopal Church urged all dioceses and congregations to
conduct an audit and reduce the injury of institutional racism (A199); additionally, the General Convention urged
each diocese to implement and strengthen initiatives with congregations toward becoming a church of and for all
races.
The 73 rd General Convention in 2000 extended its anti­racism commitment for another nine years (AO47). This
same General Convention also recommended a resolution requiring anti­racism training at all levels. This resolution
also required training and certification of all lay and ordained leadership of the Episcopal Church.
The 74 th General Convention in 2003 (A010) reaffirmed its historic commitment to eradicate racial injustice in the
church and in secular society, and that the Executive Council continue the anti­racism program with appropriate
staffing and budget, as approved by the 73 rd General Convention (A047), and recommend the national dialogues on
anti­racism methodology.
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The Rev. Dennett Buettner, on sabbatical from Seeds of Hope, Bloomfield spoke in favor, as did the Rev. Moni
McIntyre, Holy Cross, Homewood. The Rev. Geoff Chapman, St. Stephen’s, Sewickley offered a friendly
amendment adding the words “such as that” to the first two paragraphs as follows: First resolved clause, 3 rd line,
would read: “…through dialogue and training such as that offered by the….”; Second resolved clause, 3 rd line,
would read “to take anti­racism training such as that provided by the Diocese…”
Mrs. Bolden expressed that she had no problem with the friendly amendment. Without objection, it is voted upon as
the original resolution.
Resolution #2 carried by voice vote. The Bishop expressed his appreciation for the work of the Commission and the
Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven.
Commission on Aging (found elsewhere in this Journal) – The Rev. Gaea Thompson encouraged people to give out
her work phone number (412­622­9252) as the “Resource Center for the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Commission on Aging” and to pick up a flyer available on the tables in the lobby and that will be mailed to
churches. She noted that the commission can offer workshop & written information on how to start an older adult
ministry in the parish; information on maintaining church community in long term care settings, help in finding
referrals and services for the care of older adults, a diocesan approved “Honoring our Elders” Eucharistic liturgy,
caregiver support ministry, how to improve worship for older adults, parish nurse training information, Alzheimer’s
visitation training and a geriatric sensitivity workshop.
Commission on Ministry (May be found elsewhere in this Journal) – The Rev. Jim Simons was excused from this
meeting.
The Bishop advised the Convention that in the pre­convention materials pages E1 – E49 contain reports from
various ministries/committees of the diocese by title. He invited any of those representing such groups present to
come forward.
Joan Gunderson, Church of the Redeemer, Diocesan Historical and Archives Commission, noted that they need
people who have interest in history to serve on the commission. Bishop Duncan also asked if anyone knows of a
donor willing to underwrite a first­ever history of the diocese to please speak to him as we have a writer.
The Bishop recognized The Rev. Don Green, Executive Director of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania.
Rev. Green brought greetings from the other 13 Christian faith traditions that make up Christian Associates in 24
judicatories in the 10­county areas who continue to be a unifying voice in the name of Jesus Christ for the gospel
and wholeness of communities. He noted that Christian Associates has just completed construction of a new TV
studio in Lawrenceville and that they are very interested in dioceses or congregations helping to provide additional
programming for CATV, channel 95 in the City of Pittsburgh. (May be found elsewhere in this Journal)
Bishop Duncan and the Convention recognized the Rev. Larry Deihle for his devoted service in Episcopal
Development as development officer of the Diocese and as director of the Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation.
Mary Roehrich, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park, moved Resolution #4; it was seconded.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #4
On relationship to the Episcopal Church & the Anglican Community
Whereas the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh was created from the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania in 1865, and
altered geographically in 1910, by The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America (The Episcopal
Church); and
Whereas The Episcopal Church is an independent, autonomous province of the Anglican Communion over which
no higher ecclesiastical authority exists; and
Whereas the Anglican Communion is comprised of many such independent, autonomous provinces mutually
sharing in gospel of Christ and in certain instruments of union; and
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Whereas the integrity and unity of such provinces is essential to the Anglican Communion and to each province’s
mission and ministries throughout the world; and
Whereas the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is an integral and inseparable component of The Episcopal Church,
having made unqualified accession to its constitution, and only as such is or can be within the Anglican
Communion; and
Whereas the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has no intention or ability to separate from the Anglican Communion
or from The Episcopal Church;
Therefore, be it resolved that:
1) The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh recognizes that it is a constituent and inseparable part of The Episcopal
Church; and
2) The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh recognizes that it is, and can only be, thereby within the Anglican
Communion; and
3) The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, notwithstanding any action to the contrary, accepts that it is bound by, and
will operate according to, the constitution and canons of The Episcopal Church.
Discussion followed:
M. Roehrich spoke in favor of the resolution.
Dave Hoover, St. Peter’s, Uniontown, member of Diocesan Council, moved Resolution #4 be postponed
indefinitely; seconded. Mr. Hoover spoke to the motion stating that Diocesan Council has recommended almost
unanimously that a vote would cause greater division than what currently exists.
The Bishop stated that our rules of order allow for 20 minutes of debate on each resolution with no deputy speaking
more than once.
Debate followed; vote on the motion to postpone indefinitely: voice vote inconclusive; standing – passed.
At 10:17 the Judge of Elections reported the results of the second balloting:
General Convention
Clergy: Lay:
The Rev. Huett Fleming, 12 Steve Stagnitta, 70
The Very Rev. George Werner, 105 Stuart Simpson, 108
The Rev. Scott Quinn, 13 Minor Rodriguez, 20
The Rev. Dr. Jay Geisler, 14 Jay Gilmer, 22
The Rev. David Wilson, 103 Michael Galbraith, 30
The Rev. Donald Bushyager, 13 Joseph Sarria, 110
260 valid ballots cast; Elizabeth Hobbs, 71
131 needed to elect – no election Susan Boulden, 57
279 valid ballots cast;
140 needed to elect – no election
3 rd ballots were distributed and the following names were given to deputies as eligible:
Eligible on clergy side: Werner & Wilson; vote for 1
Eligible on lay side: Stagnitta, Simpson, Sarria, Hobbs; vote for no more than 2
The Judge of Elections then announced the results of the elections in District caucuses of the previous day:
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District 1 – Council: William. J. Topper
District Chair: Jim Forney
Vice Chair: The Rev. Dal Ferneyhough
District 2 – Council: Robert Lytle, Resurrection
District Chair: The Rev. Paul Cooper
Vice­Chair: The Rev. Bruce Geary, St. Peter’s, Butler
District 3 – Council: James L. Sproat, Trinity, Freeport
Chair: Alice L. Evans, St. Barnabas, Brackenridge
Vice­Chair: The Rev. John P. Bailey, Fox Chapel
District 4 – Council: Dennis Sweeney
(Dan Lachenman to complete term of Curt Henry; Battle Brown called for a point of order stating that the Standing
Committee is to fill vacancies; duly noted by the Bishop)
Board of Trustees: Alexander Garvin, St. Peter’s, Blairsville
Chair: Carol Ann Pracel, Christ Episcopal Church
Vice – Chair: Sherrie Sullivan, Somerset
District 5 – Board of Trustees: Jacqui Och, St. Paul’s
Council: Marilyn German
Chair: Paula Hopkins
Vice­Chair: The Rev. John A. Porter, Grace, Mt. Washington
District 7 – Council: Mary Roehrich
Chair: Roger Westman
Vice­Chair: The Rev. Canon Cathy Brall, Trinity Cathedral
District 8 – Council: The Rev. David Grissom, St. Alban’s, Murrysville
Chair: The Rev. Dr. Jay Geisler, St. Stephen’s, McKeesport
Vice Chair: Sheila Burkholder, Transfiguration, Clairton
District 10 – Council: David Hoover, St. Peter’s, Uniontown
Chair: The Rev. Tom Finnie, St. Peter’s, Uniontown
Vice­Chair – none
Mary Sweeney, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, and Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development moved
adoption of Resolution #6 (below); seconded. Mary then spoke in favor of the resolution.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #5
Episcopal Relief & Development
Whereas, at a time of fraction and tension in our churches, let us not forget those whose very survival depends upon
our willingness to act, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh affirm and embrace the achievement of the United
Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) that pledge to:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger;
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases;
7. Ensure environmental stability; and
8. Develop a global partnership for development.
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And be it further
RESOLVED, that this Convention, recognizing that funding for nutritional, education, health care, and
development programs is essential to achieve not only the Millennium Development Goals, but also for recognizing
the dignity of all human beings, reaffirm the 73 rd General Convention’s Resolutions A001 and D003 and resolution
D006 of the 74 th General Convention, challenging all dioceses and congregations to contribute 0.7% of their annual
budgets to fund international outreach efforts and development programs like Episcopal Relief and Development of
others; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Convention encourage all parishes to report their own progress in achieving this funding
objective one month before the next Convention to the Diocesan Coordinator; so this information can be included in
the next Convention report; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the United States government, as one of the 191 national signatories to the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals, be encouraged to abide by its commitments to fund international development aid
at .7% of US Gross National Product (GNP), and provide appropriate leadership and resources toward international
efforts to implement these and other internationally agreed development goals; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Secretary of this Convention convey the above resolution to the appropriate government
officials and that individual Episcopalians contact their elected representatives, urging them to support the US
government’s commitment to funding international development aid at .75 of US GNP.
The Rev. Stan Burdock, Christ Church, Brownsville, member of Diocesan Council, moved that the resolution be
postponed indefinitely; seconded. Fr. Burdock then spoke to it.
Debate followed; the Bishop called for a vote on the motion to postpone indefinitely as time for debate had elapsed.
Voice vote was inconclusive; motion to postpone passed by standing vote.
The Judge of Elections reported on the third ballot for Deputy to General Convention:
Clergy:
The Very Rev. George Werner, 121
The Rev. David Wilson, 152
274 valid ballots, 1 write­in, 138 needed;
David Wilson elected
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Lay:
Steve Stagnitta, 103
Stuart Simpson, 124
Joseph Sarria, 140
Elizabeth Hobbs, 109
273 valid ballots, 137 needed;
Joseph Sarria elected.
At 10:53 a.m., the Judge of Elections reported that we needed a 4 th ballot for Lay Deputies to General Convention.
Ballots were distributed and instructions given to vote either for Elizabeth Hobbs or Stuart Simpson as the 4 th Lay
Deputy to General Convention.
The Bishop reminded Convention that we would need another ballot subsequent to this in order to elect alternates to
General Convention; they would be elected by plurality.
As the ballots were collected, the first of our “Mission Minutes” was viewed: “Reaching Young People, Reaching
the World”.
The Rev. Leslie Reimer, Calvary, East Liberty, requested a point of personal privilege. Speaking in response to the
results of the election for clergy deputies to General Convention, Ms. Reimer stated, “Of all of the signs of
unwillingness to work for reconciliation and mistrust, I find the failure to elect George Werner to be the most tragic
and poignant. I believe that it is a mark of profound disrespect for his work as a reconciler among us and among the
wider church and a sign again of how unwilling people are to see beyond their own narrow perspectives and to work
together to be the Body of Christ.”

The Bishop asked to move to consideration of the next Resolution.
The Rev. Cynthia Bronson­Sweigert, Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill moved that Resolution #6 be adopted
(text follows); it was seconded and she spoke to it.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #6
In Support of Women Priests
Whereas the Episcopal Church in the United States of America has recognized women’s ministry since 1850, when
the Right Reverend William Rollinson Whittingham, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland from 1840­79,
“set apart” two deaconesses; and
Whereas women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion since the historic priesting of
the Reverend Dr. Florence Li Tim­Oi in 1944 and regularly so since the ordination of women to the priesthood was
re­established in 1971 by the Diocese of Hong Kong; and
Whereas this year marks the thirtieth anniversary of events leading the Episcopal Church to recognize women’s
ordination to the priesthood; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh was among the first to ordain women to the priesthood following the 1976
General Convention, when the Right Reverend Robert Bracewell Appleyard, fifth bishop of Pittsburgh, priested the
Reverend Beryl T. Choi on 8 January 1977; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh has encouraged and ordained women called to the priesthood while respecting
those who have not come to this same theological position; and
Whereas the Diocese of Pittsburgh now has taken a leadership role in the Episcopal Church and in the Anglican
Communion and is working closely with a number of dioceses and provinces of the Communion that have not yet
experienced the gifts brought to the Church through women’s ministry as priests;
Therefore, Be it Resolved
That the Diocese of Pittsburgh commends women clergy in the diocese; affirms its intent to continue raising up,
ordaining, and supporting women as priests in this diocese; and commits to witnessing to the benefits of women’s
ministry to those who have not yet experienced the grace and gifts brought to the Church by women priests.
The Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert then spoke to the resolution. It was included in celebration of 30 years of
women in ordained ministry and because a number of ordained women in this diocese are feeling more and more
disenfranchised by the current climate in the church and this gives us an opportunity to affirm their ministry in this
diocese. Extremely painful for some of us to understand why it is seemingly more important to some people to
honor feelings of those who don’t accept women’s ordination than it is to honor those women who are ordained
who are right here.
Colleen Kilbert, Christ Church, North Hills; called the question. It was seconded.
As a procedural motion, there was no debate and it required a 2/3 affirmative vote; the vote failed by voice vote.
Convention returned to considering the Resolution.
The Rev. Linda Manuel, Vicar, St. Andrew’s, New Kensington moved to postpone indefinitely; seconded. She then
spoke in favor of the motion.
Deacon Mark Stevenson – Trinity, Washington – as an informal student of American history, has studied the danger
of ignoring crucial issues to the body; at some point this diocese does need to make a formal affirmation allowing
those who have problems with it to vote no, but to go on record as supporting ordination of women is crucial.
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Charles Trimble, St. Thomas, Canonsburg – if in order, would like to amend resolution to say that we will postpone
indefinitely all resolutions before us. The Parliamentarian ruled that as a motion to suspend the rules this requiring
2/3 vote); It was withdrawn.
Debate on the motion to postpone indefinitely continued for twenty minutes when time elapsed.
A voice vote was inconclusive; Standing: ayes have it. Motion postponed.
The Bishop reminded Convention that our policy has been and will be to support women in leadership positions, lay
or ordained, and always seeking the person either male or female who can do the best work.
The Rev. Philip Wainwright, St. Peter’s, Brentwood, rose to move that we suspend the rules of convention in order
to postpone indefinitely the remaining resolutions. The Bishop said he would be recognized following the
announcement of the Judge of Elections and voting.
At 11:21 a.m. the Judge of Elections announced the results of the 4 th ballot for lay deputies to General Convention:
Stuart Simpson, 151
Elizabeth Hobbs, 107
3 write­ins, 6 blank ballots; 261 ballots cast; 131 needed to elect; Simpson is elected
Instructions were given for balloting for alternate deputies and ballots were distributed: Vote for no more than 4
clergy alternates and 4 in lay order.
The Bishop requested that the members of the Standing Committee present come forward to confer with him.
At 11:30 a.m. the House viewed another “Mission Minute” video that followed the theme of Convention, “Reaching
Young People, Reaching the World”.
Bishop Duncan announced that the Time Certain for business of the Convention had come and that there were 2
ways to move forward:
Move to Eucharist or move to extend debate (required 2/3 vote)
Also, on behalf of the Standing Committee, the Bishop asked if Convention would be willing to extend our time for
5 minutes of prayer related to the issues of reconciliation in the diocese and a necessary announcement from the
Standing Committee.
There was no motion to extend debate, and no objection for 5 minutes of prayer with an announcement; the Bishop
called the President of the Standing Committee, the Rev. Doug McGlynn, forward to lead prayer with other
members of the Standing Committee. Dr. McGlynn requested that Canon Catherine Brall and Mrs. Kathleen Marks
join him.
Noting we were at a critical point in our diocese, Dr. McGlynn asked for prayers for reconciliation and a right heart
towards one another.
Mrs. Marks read a portion of scripture: Colossians 3:12ff
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, wholly and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect
unity. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be
thankful, let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as
you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in
word or in deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
A period of prayer followed.
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The Bishop then announced that with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee and in light of the
continuing civil suit brought by two of our parishes and the deepest desire to turn this from its present course, in
order to encourage the process of resolution and reconciliation, if it please God, and in order to open all the means of
response possible in the situation, notice was given under Canon 15, Section 6 of the canons of the Episcopal
Diocese of Pittsburgh that consideration of the dissolution of the union between the Convention of this diocese and
the parishes of Calvary Church, East Liberty, and St. Stephen’s Church, Wilkinsburg, will be a part of the agenda of
the next meeting of this convention whether that be a special or annual meeting. The Bishop stated that he made this
announcement with deepest grief, but the Canons require that it be made at an annual convention. The suit has
extended for 13 months. He expressed himself the previous day as to what he believes is the proper course. This
does not mean Convention will have to do this, but that it’s an un­hoped for possibility.
There was a 10­minute recess to prepare for worship.
During the course of the service the annual United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church Women was received.
Bishop Duncan celebrated, assisted by Bishop John Muhanguzi, Bishop Scriven, Canon Hays and Canon Norton
and the Most Rev. Henry Orombi preached, noting that while we wait, we should preach the Gospel.
The Convention adjourned at the close of the Eucharist, sine dei.
Joan Malley
Secretary of Convention
The results of the Election of alternate deputies to General Convention were reported to the Secretary after
convention adjourned as follows: (* = first alternates from each order)
Clergy: Lay:
176, The Rev. Scott Quinn* 187, Elizabeth Hobbs*
171, The Rev. Huett Fleming 178, Steve Stagnitta
158, The Rev. Dr. Jay Geisler 136, Jay Gilmer
154, The Rev. Don Bushyager 116, Michael Galbraith
145, The Very Rev. George Werner
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APPENDIX A
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH CASH COMPENSATION GUIDELINES
FOR 2006 (3% Increase)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCED ABSOLUTE
GROUP MID­POINT MINIMUM MINIMUM
(10+ years ordained) (5­10 years ordained) (0­5 years ordained)
V* ­ ­ ­
IV $51,590 $46,740 $41,880
III $62,330 $57,170 $50,010
II $77,780 $68,000 $58,220
I $105,660 $93,350 $81,030
* These clergy are part­time normally paid on a pro rata basis utilizing the compensation guidelines for Group IV.
Cash compensation includes salary, housing and utilities. If housing and utilities are provided, the above ranges
may be reduced by 25%. The maximum compensation is usually calculated at 25% above the mid­point.
Clergy should move through the range over time and with development of greater skills and experience. “Position
in range” is a key consideration for compensation decisions. The range midpoint represents a standard of normal
compensation for fully functioning clergy with good performance. Clergy with ten year’s experience in the active
ministry, who meet or exceed performance expectations, would typically be paid at or above the range midpoint.
Compensation shall not be below the minimum of the range. A vestry will be requested to prepare a corrective
action plan for approval by the Bishop’s office if compensation does not meet this standard.
APPENDIX B
GUIDELINES FOR SUPPLY CLERGY RATES
In an effort to provide guidelines in this area, the Committee recommends the following minimum schedule for
supply clergy to be paid by the Vestry for whom services are supplied. On a given Sunday or weekday (Note: The
1979 Book of Common Prayer calls for a Sermon or Homily as part of the Proclamation of the Word at each service
of Holy Eucharist):
1 Sunday service with Sermon $100 2 Sunday services with Sermon $150
An additional $50 is to be paid for each additional service on the same week­end. Clergy are also to be reimbursed
for travel costs at the current IRS reimbursable mileage rate.
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I (Resource)
East Liberty, Calvary
Moon Township, St. Philip’s
Mt. Lebanon, St. Paul’s
Oakland, Ascension
Sewickley, St. Stephen’s
II (Program)
Beaver, Trinity
Fox Chapel
Greensburg, Christ Church
Hopewell, Prince of Peace
Ligonier, St. Michael’s
McKeesport, St. Stephen’s
North Hills, Christ Church
Oakmont, St. Thomas
Peters Township, St. David’s
Pittsburgh, Trinity Cathedral
Washington, Trinity
III (Transitional)
Ambridge, Church of the Savior
Brackenridge, St. Barnabas
Brentwood, St. Peter’s
Butler, St. Peter’s
Charleroi, St. Mary’s
Crafton, Nativity
Franklin Park, St. Brendan’s
Gibsonia, St. Thomas
Highland Park, St. Andrew’s
Johnstown, St. Mark’s
Kittanning, St. Paul’s
Monroeville, St. Martin’s
Mt. Washington, Grace
Somerset, St. Francis
Squirrel Hill, Redeemer
Uniontown, St. Peter’s
Warrendale, St. Christopher’s
APPENDIX C
PARISH RANKINGS (2006)
(In alphabetical order within the groups)
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Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen’s
IV (Pastoral)
Brownsville, Christ Church
Glenshaw, Our Saviour
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd
Indiana, Christ Church
Leechburg, Holy Innocents
Monongahela, St. Paul’s
Murrysville, St. Alban’s
North Side, Emmanuel
Oakland, Shepherd’s Heart
V (Family)
Beaver Falls, Christ the King
Blairsville, St. Peter’s
Brookline, Advent
Brighton Heights, All Saints
Canonsburg, St. Thomas
Carnegie, Atonement
Clairton, Transfiguration
Donora, St. John’s
Freeport, Trinity
Georgetown, St. Luke’s
Homestead, St. Matthew’s
Homewood, Holy Cross
Jeannette, Advent
Liberty Borough, Good Samaritan
New Brighton, Christ Church
New Kensington, St. Andrew’s
North Versailles, All Souls’
Patton, Sts Thomas & Luke
Penn Hills (Rosedale), All Saints
Penn Hills, St. James
Red Bank, St. Mary’s
Scottdale, St. Bartholomew’s
Wayne Township, St. Michael’s
Waynesburg, St. George’s

ASSESSMENT INCOME
THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
2005 APPROVED BUDGET
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Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Group A (11% ­ income over $150,000) 1,176,638 1,151,888 1,176,932
Group B ($1,750 + 12.82609% over $35,000) 277,919 266,560 266,336
Group C (5% ­ income less than $35,000) 11,101 10,429 12,595
Other 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total Assessments 1,475,658 1,438,877 1,465,863
BUDGET INCOME
Assessments Realized 1,433,118 * 1,446,145 1,410,099 ** 1,436,546
Endowment ­ Episcopacy 116,067 114,000 114,000 110,000
Endowment ­ Diocesan Mission 37,150 36,000 36,000 35,000
Community Service Fund ­ Diocesan Mission 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Miscellaneous 5 3,000 3,000 1,000
United Way 10,609 10,000 10,000 8,000
Communications Donations ­ Trinity 6,183 15,000 15,000 10,000
Development Director Reimbursement 25,000 25,000 25,000 10,000
Widow's Corporation ­ Clergy Conference 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
2003 Budget Carryover 93,500 0
John Draper Endowment 26,500 0 0 0
Total Income 1,764,632 1,759,145 1,816,599 1,720,546
EXPENSES
A. Congregational Mission 332,431 408,481 417,742 356,844
B. Transformational Networks 270,837 313,911 353,701 274,362
C. Beyond The Diocese 286,578 282,900 276,900 280,700
D. Office of Bishop 280,309 317,942 334,391 334,950
E. Administration 396,806 413,911 433,864 451,690
Executive Salary Adjustments (3.2%) 10,000 0 12,000
Staff Salary Adjustments (3.2%) 12,000 0 10,000
Budget Excess (Deficit) 197,672 0 0 0 1
Total Expenses 1,764,632 1,759,145 1,816,599 1,720,546
Funds approved by Diocesan Council for disbursement to parish designated missions.
* $112,770 of funds not received by diocese. Approved by Diocesan Council for parish disbursement to designated missions.
** $139,237 of funds not received by diocese. Approved by Diocesan Council for parish disbursement to designated missions.

A. Congregational Mission Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Canon
Salary 40,300 40,300 46,273 46,273
Housing 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
Pension 11,214 11,214 12,289 12,289
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 1,109 1,200 1,300 450
Medical Insurance Allowance 10,412 12,800 13,100 11,500
Travel 2,153 3,000 3,000 3,000
Auto Expense 8,640 8,600 9,100 9,000
Business Expense 2,788 4,000 4,000 3,000
98,616 103,114 111,062 107,512
Canon Secretary
Salary 25,005 28,000 28,500 28,500
Overtime 0 0 1,000
FICA/Pension 3,036 6,342 6,455 6,682
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 360 525 525 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,632 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 1,675 1,000 1,700 1,500
33,708 40,367 41,680 42,832
Diocesan Mission Team
Travel and Conferences 0 1,500 1,500 1,500
Church Planting Development 1,369 2,500 2,500 2,500
Congregational Developer­Small Churches 15,000 15,000 15,000 0
Congregational Developer­Mid Size Churches 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Congregational Developer­Church Plants 16,148 15,000 15,000 22,500
Congregational Development Resources 3,274 10,000 10,000 10,000
45,790 54,000 54,000 46,500
New Churches
Bloomfield, Seeds of Hope 12,000 20,000
Undesignated at time of budget 0 35,000 15,000
12,000 35,000 35,000 40,000 2
Mission Centers
Brighton Heights, All Saints 3,000
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 18,000 16,000
Undesignated at time of budget 0 26,000 10,000
21,000 26,000 26,000 10,000 3
Partnerships
Kittanning/Fox Chapel 4,000
New Kensington/Fox Chapel 0
Somerset/Ligonier 1,650
Cranberry/Sewickley 15,000 7,500
Undesignated at time of budget 40,000 32,500
20,650 40,000 40,000 5,000 4
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A. Congregational Mission (continued) Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
New Initiative Grants
Ambridge, Church of the Savior 4,000
Avalon, Epiphany 2,667
Beaver, Trinity 6,000 8,000 8,000
Brookline, Advent 2,000
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's 1,000
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 2,400
Homestead, St. Matthew's 3,500 1,750 1,750
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 4,000 2,000 2,000
Kittanning, St. Paul's 5,000 6,000 6,000
Monongahela, St. Paul's 1,666
Monroeville, St. Martin's 3,000
Moon Twp, St. Philip's 5,000
Mt. Washington, Grace Edgeworth 4,000
North Hills, Christ Church 3,000 4,000
Oakmont, St. Thomas 7,000 7,000 7,000
Sewickley, St. Stephen's 8,000
Warrendale, St. Christopher's 3,000
Washington, Trinity 7,500 6,000 6,000
Undesignated at time of budget preparation 0 33,250 18,184
61,666 64,000 64,000 60,000 5
Urban Outposts
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd 9,000
North Side, Emmanuel 22,000 22,000
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart 17,000 15,000
Undesignated at time of budget preparation 46,000 0
39,000 46,000 46,000 45,000 6
TOTAL CONGREGATIONAL MISSION 332,431 408,481 417,742 356,844
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B. Transformational Networks Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Assistant Bishop
Salary 35,000 35,000 39,875 39,875
Housing 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Pension 11,700 11,700 12,578 12,578
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 1,014 1,000 1,200 450
Medical Insurance Allowance 10,754 12,800 13,100 11,500
Travel 2,363 3,000 3,500 4,500
Auto Expense 9,816 8,500 10,000 11,000
Business Expense 1,065 2,000 2,000 2,000
101,712 104,000 112,253 111,903
Secretary to the Assistant Bishop
Salary 12,355 24,000 27,600 26,000
Overtime 0 0 500
FICA/Pension 898 5,436 6,251 5,923
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 0 525 525 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 306 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 0 750 750 1,500
13,559 35,211 39,626 39,073
Youth
Happening 9,689 10,000 10,000 10,000 7
Young Priest Initiative 0 0 25,000 15,000 8
Sheldon Calvary Camp 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 9
24,689 25,000 50,000 40,000
Recruitment
Deployment Expenses 467 3,000 3,000 2,000
467 3,000 3,000 2,000 10
Training
Clergy Conference 15,595 10,000 10,000 15,000
Diocesan Mission Team Training 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Ministry Leadership Workshops 89 500 500 500 11
Leadership Overnight 1,075 500 500 500 12
Misconduct Training and Materials 140 1,000 1,000 1,000 13
Ordinands Training Program 108 500 500 1,000
17,007 15,500 15,500 21,000
Development Director
Salary 0 0 0 0
Housing 55,000 55,000 56,375 9,395
FICA/Pension 10,004 9,900 10,148 1,691
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 977 1,000 1,000 50
Medical Insurance Allowance 11,270 15,000 15,000 2,250
Auto 4,000 4,500 0
Travel 1,500 1,500 0
Business Expense 150 3,000 3,000 0
77,401 89,400 91,523 13,386
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B. Transformational Networks (continued) Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Network Support 14
Deacon's Hospital Ministry 1,550 2,000 2,000 3,000
Dues, workshops, etc. 150 1,500 1,500 1,500
Resource Center Acquisitions 2,000 2,000 2,000 3,000
Commission on Aging 0 500 500 500
Commission on Racism 2,076 1,800 1,800 5,000
Education for Ministry 1,500 1,500 1,500 0 14
Other Networks 1,484 2,000 2,000 2,000
8,760 11,300 11,300 15,000 15
Commission on Ministry
Contract Clerical Support 6,223 0 0 0
Deacon Formation Program 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Deacon Formation Program Expenses 1,050 1,000 1,000 1,000
Ordination Expenses 0 1,500 1,500 2,000
Board of Examining Chaplains 1,641 3,000 3,000 3,000
Continuing Education 7,776 11,000 11,000 11,000
Directors of Formation 0 500 500 0
General Oversight 1,553 4,500 4,500 2,000
Background Checks 2,100 0 0 4,000
Psychological Exams 4,900 7,000 7,000 7,000
27,243 30,500 30,500 32,000 16
TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONAL NETWORKS 270,837 313,911 353,701 274,362
C. Beyond the Diocese Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
National
National Church 126,865 0 0 0
National and International Giving 112,870 240,000 234,000 235,000
General Convention Deputies 20,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
259,735 255,000 249,000 250,000
International
Lambeth .7% Resolution­Five Talents 9,999
Undesignated at time of budget preparation 10,000 10,000 12,000
9,999 10,000 10,000 12,000 17
Ecumenical & Other
Third Province Dues 1,899 2,200 2,200 2,200 18
PA Council of Churches 2,500 2,700 2,700 3,000 19
Christian Associates 9,445 10,000 10,000 10,000 20
Other Ecumenical 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,500 21
16,844 17,900 17,900 18,700
TOTAL BEYOND THE DIOCESE 286,578 282,900 276,900 280,700
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D. Office of the Bishop Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Bishop
Salary 58,000 58,000 64,600 64,600
Housing 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Pension 17,433 19,640 20,000 19,000
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 1,209 1,300 1,300 450
Medical Insurance Allowance 9,454 11,300 11,500 11,500
Travel 0 7,000 7,000 7,000
Auto Expense 11,718 10,000 12,000 12,000
Business Expense 7,862 10,000 10,000 10,000
135,675 147,240 156,400 154,550
Secretary to the Bishop (FT)
Salary 38,396 38,396 40,320 40,320
FICA/Pension 8,697 8,697 9,132 9,132
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 797 900 900 950
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,595 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 0 1,500 1,500 1,500
51,484 53,993 56,352 56,402
Bishop's Clerk
Salary 3,202 8,000 8,000 0
FICA/Pension 0 612 612 0
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 0 0 0 0
Medical Insurance Allowance 0 1,167 1,167 0
3,202 9,779 9,779 0
Director of Communications
Salary 35,643 37,000 40,000 42,000
FICA/Pension 3,432 8,381 9,060 9,513
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 320 800 800 985
Medical Insurance Allowance 0 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 171 2,500 2,500 1,500
39,566 53,181 56,860 58,498
Diocesan Convention
Secretary 1,615 0 0 0
Facilities & Meals 2,642 4,000 4,000 4,000
Printing Journals, Ballots, Clergy Salary 3,094 5,500 4,500 4,000
Book & Postage
Miscellaneous 2,171 500 2,000 2,000
Technology Support 0 0 0 500
Travel­Speaker 0 2,000 2,000 2,000
9,521 12,000 12,500 12,500
Communications ­ Publications
TRINITY Diocesan Newsletter 34,409 30,000 30,000 38,000
Printing, Direct Mail Costs, Sort, Labels
Asking Letter for TRINITY 150 3,000 3,000 3,000
NOW Publication 1,650 3,000 3,000 0
Diocesan Directory 3,146 4,000 4,000 4,000
Technical Support/Web Page Development 0 0 0 5,500
Communication Equipment 0 0 0 1,500
Miscellaneous 1,470 750 1,500 1,000
Public Relations 35 1,000 1,000 0
40,860 41,750 42,500 53,000
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE BISHOP 280,309 317,942 334,391 334,950
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E. Office of Administration Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Director of Administration
Salary 68,000 68,000 73,100 73,100
FICA/Pension 15,627 15,402 16,557 16,557
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 1,025 1,100 1,200 1,150
Medical Insurance Allowance 1,615 4,500 3,000 4,500
Auto Expense 3,154 3,500 4,000 4,500
Travel/Training 2,835 3,000 3,000 3,000
Business Expense 576 1,000 1,000 1,000
92,832 96,502 101,857 103,807
Secretary to Director of Administration
Salary 27,951 26,500 28,000 28,000
Overtime 0 0 500
FICA/Pension 3,161 6,002 6,342 6,455
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 275 600 600 650
Medical Insurance Allowance 1,107 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 1,671 2,000 2,000 1,500
34,165 39,602 41,442 41,605
Accountant
Salary 35,235 35,235 38,000 38,000
FICA/Pension 7,980 7,981 8,607 8,607
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 731 800 800 900
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,632 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 2,246 3,500 3,500 3,000
49,825 52,016 55,407 55,007
Receptionist (FT)
Salary 17,780 21,500 23,000 23,000
Overtime 0 0 500
FICA/Pension 3,838 4,870 5,210 5,323
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 354 450 450 550
Medical Insurance Allowance 1,615 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 750 750 1,500
23,586 32,070 33,910 35,373
Archivist (PT)
Salary 13,228 13,228 13,889 13,889
FICA/Pension 2,996 2,996 3,146 3,146
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD 275 300 300 350
Medical Insurance Allowance 3,940 4,500 4,500 4,500
Travel/Training 1,002 1,000 1,000 1,500
21,440 22,024 22,835 23,385
Support 22
Archival Off­Site Storage 991 1,500 1,500 1,500
Archivist Supplies 86 1,000 1,000 1,000
Background Checks 121 300 300 500
Contract Clerical Support 0 1,500 1,500 500
Copier 11,142 12,000 12,000 15,000
Legal Fees 4,991 3,500 3,500 4,000
Liability, Workers, Bond 8,728 9,500 12,000 12,000
Miscellaneous 644 1,500 1,500 2,000
Office Furniture/Equipment 2,344 1,500 1,500 2,500
Office Supplies 10,947 9,000 10,000 12,000
Overtime 0 500 500 0
Payroll Support Service 1,787 0 0 500
Postage 13,421 14,000 14,000 14,000
Rent for Offices 73,992 78,100 78,100 85,000 23
Staff Development 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
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E. Office of Administration (continued) Approved Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2003 2004 2004 2005
Technology System Support & Training 34,501 30,000 30,000 28,013 24
Internet Access, Hardware/Software Support
Telephones 11,262 6,797 10,013 13,000
174,958 171,697 178,413 192,513
TOTAL OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION 396,806 413,911 433,864 451,690
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EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR 2005 BUDGET
1. Budget Excess (Deficit) is the amount of income collected over expenses in 2003. In 2003 this was $197,672.
$93,500 of these funds were rolled into the 2004 budget for the YPI program, salary increases, and increased
parking, telephone, insurance and auto expense. $52,000 was distributed as follows: Three Nails Church Plant,
$30,000; Seeds of Hope Church Plant, $10,000; and computer equipment and web page design, $12,000. The
balance was applied to the newly created Budget Reserve Fund.
2. New Church funds provide multi­year support to enable the founding of new congregations.
3. Mission Center funds, a program begun in 1991, were originally designed to be major redevelopment grants for
a period of five years. Most of the parishes in this category have moved off diocesan aid.
4. Partnership funds represent for diocesan support for a three­way partnership; diocese, resource congregation,
and partner congregation in order to strengthen a struggling parish. Normally, the rector of the resource
congregation chooses the clergy leader of the partner congregation. In addition, the resource congregation gives
money, leadership and other for a period of three to five years.
5. New Initiative grants are designed to help a parish begin a new work in ministry or mission, often by hiring a
new staff person. These grants of $2,000 ­ $8,000 are given for a period of 1­3 years, normally in decreasing
annual amounts.
6. Urban Outpost funds are to sustain strategic work in impoverished communities. Attendance at worship must
be increasing and involvement of parishioners in outreach efforts must be deepening for this funding to be
approved in successive years.
7. Happening is a Christian experience that seeks to bring young persons to a fuller personal knowledge of and
relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship. It is designed for
high school youth during a two­day gathering. Youth in all parishes in the diocese in the 9 th through 12 th grade
are invited to participate.
8. The Young Priest Initiative Pilot project was made possible in 2000 by a $25,000 grant from the retiring Dean
of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Cincinnati to recruit young (under 30) priests. Pittsburgh was one of three
dioceses that received program development funds. The program was held for 3 years with various funding
sources. Due to lack of funds the program was not offered in 2003. In 2004, we were once again able to offer
the program because of a one­time grant from the 2003 budget surplus.
9. Sheldon Calvary Camp, owned by the diocese and managed by an independent board, offers a variety of
summer camping programs. It is located on Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio.
10. The Recruitment/Deployment budget lines provide funding for the Canon Missioner and Assistant Bishop to
attend vacancy sharing conferences once or twice a year. This conference provides the diocese with the
opportunity to share information in order to match congregational needs of parishes looking for rectors with the
skills and abilities of priests seeking new opportunities. This budget line also includes membership in the
Deployment Ministry Network and various resources to parishes in the search process.
11. The diocese has sponsored a Ministry Leadership Workshop Day in March for the past 2 years. The workshop
has grown over the past two years and has included sessions on communications, archives, finance, personnel,
church development, and marketing. Many of the speakers and trainers volunteer their time as a service to the
diocese. Attendance has been about 200 clergy and lay leaders in the diocese each year. Additional offerings
are planned for the workshop in 2005.
12. An annual leadership overnight is held each spring for members of the Board of Trustees, Standing Committee,
and Diocesan Council to give the leadership of the diocese an opportunity to share major aspects of their
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common life and ministry. Participants pay their own expenses. Funds are utilized for supplies and speaker
expenses.
13. A Misconduct Manual for the diocese is updated regularly, reprinted and distributed to parishes within the
diocese. Funds also pay for materials utilized in the training classes including handouts, certificates and
videotapes.
14. Education for Ministry is a program of theological education­at­a­distance of the School of Theology of the
University of the South for lay persons. Due to limited use of the program and budget constraints, the diocesan
membership has been discontinued for 2005.
15. Network Support funds are set aside by the diocese for programs and information that benefit more than one
congregation.
16. The Commission on Ministry is appointed by the Bishop. It is responsible for interviewing men and women
who are seeking Holy Orders at various stages in the ordination process and making recommendations to the
Bishop about their suitability and needs. In addition, the Commission is also responsible for the training,
formation, and examination of those in the ordination process and for the ongoing training of clergy.
Subcommittees of the Commission include: Continuing Education, Board of Examining Chaplains (priests),
Board of Examining Chaplains (vocational deacons), Interviews, and Directors of Formation. On June 12,
2004, 17 new deacons were ordained at Trinity Cathedral, the largest group of ordinands in diocesan history.
17. Lambeth Resolution I.15 was passed at the 1998 Lambeth Conference proposing that .7 percent of diocesan
budgets be devoted to microenterprise development in the Two Thirds World. Microenterprise development
focuses on job creation and income generation through small­scale enterprises. It provides poor people with
access to capital and training to start and expand small businesses. Previously, the Diocesan Council has
approved sending these funds to Five Talents International and Heiffer Project International. The decision on
the disposition of these funds in 2005 will be made by the Diocesan Council.
18. The Third Province consists of the Dioceses within the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Representatives meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual
concern and sharing of information on programs and plan mutually beneficial programs.
19. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is a community of 42 church bodies seeking to be faithful to Jesus’
intention that Christians unite for Gospel mission. These funds support our annual dues.
20. Through the creation of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania in 1970, twenty­four Christian faith
traditions came together for worship, cooperation in a variety of areas of ministry, and to further communication
and fellowship among its members. Christian Associates exists through funds provided by the 24 participating
judicatories. In addition, individuals, organizations, congregations and foundations sharing the vision of
Christian Associates support the ministry through gifts. Funds support the prison chaplaincy services, AIDS
Interfaith Care Team Ministry and educational and training programs.
21. Other ecumenical expenses include funds used to support the annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols
at Heinz Hall and the Pittsburgh Crèche sponsored by the Christian Leaders Fellowship.
22. The approximately $200,000 in support expenses covers postage, copy services, telephones (both land and
mobile), computer support, office supplies, legal fees and other expenses that support all 5 divisions of the
diocesan office.
23. The Oliver Building rentable sq. ft. is 4,400 with usable space of 3,781. Usable space increased by over 25%
when the diocese relocated their office to the Oliver Building in July 2002.
24. Technology System Support funds all types of technology upgrades in the diocesan office including telephones,
individual computers, and the NT network. These funds include hardware and software purchases as well as
contractual consulting costs to maintain these systems. Major network and individual work station upgrades
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were made in 2004. A separate line has been provided in the Communications Budget this year for web page
development to better track expenses in that area.
2005 ASSESSMENTS AND GROWTH FUND
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National
and
Total Diocesan International Growth Alternative
Growth
Parish Assessment Portion Portion Fund ** Fund ***
Ambridge, The Savior * $21,236 $17,753.99 $3,482 $1,487 $1,931
Beaver, Trinity 22,165 18,531 3,634 1,552 2,015
Beaver Falls, Christ the King * 6,475 5,413 1,062 453 718
Blairsville, St. Peter's 1,351 1,129 222 95 270
Brackenridge, St. Barnabas * 13,296 11,116 2,180 931 1,250
Brentwood, St. Peter's 19,521 16,320 3,201 1,366 1,775
Brighton Heights, All Saints 3,006 2,513 493 210 448
Brookline, The Advent 7,656 6,401 1,255 536 811
Brownsville, Christ Church 13,915 11,633 2,282 974 1,298
Butler, St. Peter's 20,900 17,473 3,427 1,463 1,900
Canonsburg, St. Thomas' 7,444 6,223 1,221 521 794
Carnegie, Atonement 6,970 5,827 1,143 488 757
Charleroi, St. Mary's 12,783 10,687 2,096 895 1,210
Clairton, Transfiguration 968 809 159 68 194
Crafton, Nativity 11,095 9,276 1,819 777 1,079
Cranberry, Resurrection 12,655 10,580 2,075 886 1,200
Donora, St. John's 1,509 1,262 247 106 302
East Liberty, Calvary * 141,396 118,212 23,184 9,898 12,854
Fox Chapel 62,995 52,666 10,329 4,410 5,727
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's 19,865 16,608 3,257 1,391 1,806
Freeport, Trinity * 640 535 105 45 128
Georgetown, St. Luke's 878 734 144 61 176
Gibsonia, St. Thomas 12,890 10,776 2,114 902 1,219
Glenshaw, Our Savior 13,529 11,311 2,218 947 1,268
Greensburg, Christ Church 28,850 24,120 4,730 2,020 2,623
Hazelwood, Good Shepherd * 7,254 6,065 1,189 508 779
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 31,718 26,517 5,201 2,220 2,883
Homestead, St. Matthew's 1,614 1,349 265 113 323
Homewood, Holy Cross *** 10,000 8,360 1,640 700 1,569
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 26,962 22,541 4,421 1,887 2,451
Indiana, Christ Church 14,002 11,706 2,296 980 1,305
Jeannette, Advent 1,234 1,032 202 86 247
Johnstown, St. Mark's 19,000 15,885 3,115 1,330 1,727
Kittanning, St. Paul's 16,995 14,208 2,787 1,190 1,545
Leechburg, Holy Innocents 5,637 4,713 924 395 653
Liberty Boro, Good Samaritan 1,227 1,026 201 86 245
Ligonier, St. Michael's 44,566 37,259 7,307 3,120 4,051
McKeesport, St. Stephen's 28,132 23,519 4,613 1,969 2,557
Monongahela, St. Paul's 8,004 6,692 1,312 560 838
Monroeville, St. Martin's 25,276 21,132 4,144 1,769 2,298

Moon Twp., St. Philip's * 43,756 36,581 7,175 3,063 3,978
Mt. Lebanon, St. Paul's 73,895 61,779 12,116 5,173 6,718
Mt. Washington, Grace * 15,598 13,040 2,558 1,092 1,430
Murrysville, St. Alban's 12,681 10,602 2,079 888 1,202
New Brighton, Christ Church * 10,650 8,904 1,746 746 1,044
New Kensington, St. Andrew's 8,288 6,929 1,359 580 860
North Hills, Christ Church 40,656 33,990 6,666 2,846 3,696
North Shore, Emmanuel * 5,243 4,383 860 367 622
North Versailles, All Souls' 3,270 2,734 536 229 469
Oakland, Ascension 102,918 86,043 16,875 7,204 9,356
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart * 9,831 8,219 1,612 688 980
Oakmont, St. Thomas' * 30,947 25,873 5,074 2,166 2,813
Patton, St. Luke's/St. Thomas 1,723 1,440 283 121 345
Penn Hills, St. James 11,612 9,708 1,904 813 1,119
Peter's Twp, St. David's 35,080 29,328 5,752 2,456 3,189
Pittsburgh Cathedral 65,257 54,557 10,700 4,568 5,932
Red Bank, St. Mary's 491 410 81 34 98
Rosedale, All Saints 6,941 5,803 1,138 486 755
Scottdale, St. Bartholomew's * 684 572 112 48 137
Sewickley, St. Stephen's 167,408 139,959 27,449 11,719 15,219
Somerset, St. Francis 10,793 9,023 1,770 756 1,055
Squirrel Hill, Redeemer 21,002 17,558 3,444 1,470 1,909
Uniontown, St. Peter's 23,789 19,888 3,901 1,665 2,163
Warrendale, St. Christopher's 12,992 10,862 2,130 909 1,227
Washington, Trinity 23,901 19,982 3,919 1,673 2,173
Wayne Twp, St. Michael's 276 231 45 19 55
Waynesburg, St. George's 1,826 1,527 299 128 356
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 18,746 15,672 3,074 1,312 1,704
TOTAL $1,465,863 $1,225,509 $240,354 $102,610 $137,827
* These parishes did not turn in their 2003 parochial report by June 1, 2004. The 2003 income amount used
in assessment calculation was the 2002 reported operating income of the parish. When their 2003 parochial
report was received, the assessment calculation was revised using the higher of the 2002 reported income or
the actual reported 2003 operating income. This was approved by Diocesan Council on June 1, 2004.
** Growth Fund Amount is calculated as 7% of Total Assessment. This is the minimum amount parishes
must pay to be eligible for Growth Fund grants and loans.
*** Alternative Growth Fund Amount is calculated as 1% of Assessment Income. This is the recommended
amount as approved by Resolution 3 at the 1999 Diocesan Convention to increase funds available for parish
development.
**** Assessment approved as a fixed amount ($10,000) for 2005 by Diocesan Council on June 4, 2002.
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2004 ASSESSMENTS BY PARISH WITH REDIRECTIONS
Nat'l Ask
National & Designated Designated
Total Diocesan International to Alternate Designated to National
Parish Assessment Portion Portion Missions to Diocese Church
Ambridge, The Savior 20,395 17,078 3,317 3,317 0 0
Avalon, Epiphany Closed ­ ­ ­ ­ ­
Beaver, Trinity 21,796 18,251 3,545 3,545 0 0
Beaver Falls, Christ the King 6,073 5,085 988 488 500 0
Blairsville, St. Peter's 1,336 1,119 217 217 0 0
Brackenridge, St. Barnabas 12,980 10,869 2,111 2,111 0 0
Brentwood, St. Peter's 19,314 16,173 3,141 0 3,141 0
** Brighton Heights, All Saints 5,076 4,250 826 826
Brookline, The Advent 7,979 6,681 1,298 800 498 0
Brownsville, Christ Church 12,741 10,669 2,072 2,072 0
Butler, St. Peter's 20,065 16,802 3,263 0 2,545 717
Canonsburg, St. Thomas' 6,880 5,761 1,119 0 0 1,119
Carnegie, Atonement 6,897 5,775 1,122 500 622 0
Charleroi, St. Mary's 13,325 11,158 2,167 2,167 0 0
Clairton, Transfiguration 968 811 157 157 0 0
Connellsville, Trinity Closed ­ ­ ­ ­ ­
Crafton, Nativity 11,148 9,335 1,813 1,613 0 200
Cranberry, Resurrection 10,765 9,014 1,751 1,751 0 0
Donora, St. John's 2,057 1,722 335 335 0 0
East Liberty, Calvary 141,396 118,399 22,997 0 0 22,997
* Fox Chapel 61,693 51,659 10,034 10,034 0 0
Franklin Park, St. Brendan's 17,749 14,862 2,887 2,887
Freeport, Trinity 499 418 81 0 81 0
Georgetown, St. Luke's 879 736 143 143 0 0
Gibsonia, St. Thomas 12,537 10,498 2,039 2,039 0 0
** Glenshaw, Our Savior 12,426 10,405 2,021 2,021
Greensburg, Christ Church 27,341 22,894 4,447 4,447 0 0
** Hazelwood, Good Shepherd 7,254 6,074 1,180 1,180
Highland Park, St. Andrew's 28,826 24,137 4,689 4,688
Homestead, St. Matthew's 1,505 1,260 245 0 245 0
Homewood, Holy Cross 10,000 8,374 1,626 0 0 1,626
Hopewell, Prince of Peace 27,858 23,327 4,531 4,531 0 0
Indiana, Christ Church 14,341 12,009 2,332 2,332 0 0
Jeannette, Advent 1,342 1,126 218 218
Johnstown, St. Mark's 19,187 16,066 3,121 2,341 780 0
Kittanning, St. Paul's 15,929 13,338 2,591 2,591 0 0
Leechburg, Holy Innocents 5,071 4,246 825 0 825 0
Liberty Boro, Good Samaritan 1,084 908 176 176 0 0
Ligonier, St. Michael's 42,713 35,766 6,947 6,947 0 0
McKeesport, St. Stephen's 27,039 22,641 4,398 4,398 0 0
Monongahela, St. Paul's 6,958 5,826 1,132 1,132 0 0
Monroeville, St. Martin's 23,271 19,486 3,785 3,785 0 0
Moon Twp., St. Philip's 39,619 33,175 6,444 6,444 0 0
Mt. Lebanon, St. Paul's 73,612 61,639 11,973 0 0 11,972
Mt. Washington, Grace 14,941 12,511 2,430 2,430 0 0
Murrysville, St. Alban's 13,768 11,529 2,239 0 1,155 1,084
New Brighton, Christ Church 9,491 7,947 1,544 1,544 0 0
New Kensington, St. Andrew's 7,948 6,655 1,293 1,293 0 0
North Hills, Christ Church 39,091 32,733 6,358 0 0 6,358
North Shore, Emmanuel 5,079 4,253 826 0 826 0
North Versailles, All Souls' 3,571 2,990 581 0 0 581
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Northern Cambria, St. Thomas 750 628 122 122 0 0
Oakland, Ascension 98,136 82,175 15,961 10,961 5,000 0
Oakland, Shepherd's Heart 9,831 8,232 1,599 1,599 0 0
* Oakmont, St. Thomas' 31,063 26,011 5,052 4,930 0 122
Patton, St. Luke's 558 467 91 91 0 0
Penn Hills, St. James 10,849 9,085 1,764 0 1,764 0
Peter's Twp, St. David's. 39,087 32,729 6,358 6,358
Pgh., Cathedral 61,001 51,080 9,921 1,908 8,013
Red Bank, St. Mary's 540 452 88 0 88 0
** Rosedale, All Saints 10,125 8,478 1,647 1,647
Scottdale, St. Bartholomew's 608 509 99 0 99 0
Sewickley, St. Stephen's 174,211 145,877 28,334 28,334 0 0
Somerset, St. Francis 9,695 8,118 1,577 1,577 0 0
Squirrel Hill, Redeemer 19,663 16,465 3,198 0 0 3,198
Uniontown, St. Peter's 24,380 20,415 3,965 3,965 0 0
Warrendale, St. Christopher's 10,687 8,949 1,738 1,738 0 0
Washington, Trinity 22,531 18,866 3,665 3,665 0 0
Wayne Twp, St. Michael's. 360 301 59 0 59 0
Waynesburg, St. George's 2,563 2,146 417 0 417 0
Wilkinsburg, St. Stephen's 18,426 15,429 2,997 0 0 2,997
TOTAL $1,438,877 $1,204,852 $234,027 $139,238 $26,227 $68,559
* No List
** No Covenant
2004 NATIONAL ASKINGS DESIGNATED TO ALTERNATE MISSIONS
Mission Designation Total
Amount
3 Nails 1,249
Airport Crisis Pregnancy Center 716
American Anglican Council 6,649
Angel's Place 200
Anglican Frontier Mission 9,046
Anglican Mission in America 330
AVAC 300
Beaver Valley Episcopal Outreach 308
Bible Released Time, Brownsville PA 330
Boys & Girls Club, Carnegie 500
CAMA Food Pantry 541
Campus Crusade 716
Christian Institute ­ Jos, Nigeria 378
Christian University of Uganda ­ S Noll 2,000
Church Army 8,177
Church of the Advent 200
Coal County Hang Out 1,335
Cristo Rey (Cuba) 1,589
Dennett Buettner Ministry 565
Diocese of South Dakota 500
Diocese of Tatia­Tavety, Ang. Ch. Of Kenya 911
Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society 466
Episcopal Relief & Development 2,490
127

Episcopal World Mission 7,878
Family Guidance 716
Global Mission Teams 966
GOAL Ministries 1,466
Good Samaritan Orphanage, Tanzania 330
Greater Washington County Food Bank 335
Ground Zero in Brownsville, Brownsville PA 291
Habitat for Humanity 900
Katallage Ministries 1,500
La Croix (Haiti) 1,589
Lazarus Center 564
Mom's House 780
Mom's Place ­ St. Mary's, Charleroi 377
Monroeville Ministerium 100
National Org. of Episcopalians for Life 461
New Day 780
Northside Common Ministries 200
Pittsburgh Experiment 716
Pittsburgh Project 716
Pregnancy Care Center 1,438
Rock the World 2,182
Rwanda Orphans 500
Rwanda Sonrise Orphanage 542
Salvation Army 176
SAMS 14,185
Seeds of Hope 1,200
Shepherd's Heart 13,702
Shepherd's Wellness 100
Silver Ring Thing 716
St. Peter's Episcopal Relief Fund for Blairsville 217
St. Stephen's Wilkinsburg Youth Program 2,316
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry 16,000
The Bishop Hathaway Foundation 1,020
The Harbor 564
The Lighthouse 1,020
The Most Rev. Justice O. Akrofi ­ Providence of West Africa 380
The Rev. Ali Lamido Outreach Fund 378
The Rev. Ben Kwashi Outreach Fund 378
The Rev. Gideon Kwizera Outreach Fund 378
Up for Reading 500
Washington City Mission 378
World Vision 2,842
Young Life of Beaver County 3,000
Total Specified 124,273
Total Unspecified (Must be one of the above) 14,964
Grand Total $139,237
128

Parochial Report Item
Number
Total Active Baptized
Members (End of
2004)
All Communicants in
Good Standing
Youth in Good
Standing
Others Active
Total Church School
Students Enrolled
Regular Sunday or
Weekday Adult
Education
Total Active Baptized
Members (End of
2003)
129
Previous Year All
Communicants in
Good Standing
M04 3 4 5 20 21 M03 6 7 15 16 17, 18,
19
Average Sunday
Attendance
Easter Attendance
Baptisms 16 Years
and Older
Baptisms Under 16
years of age
Total Confirmations
and Receptions
Worship Saturday
Eve. & Sunday
Weekly Eucharist’s
and Daily Office
8, 11 9, 10,
12
Private Eucharist’s
Marriages
Burials
10 13 14
AMBRIDGE 205 164 39 34 41 no 199 188 137 221 2 4 1 95 12 10 2 0
BEAVER 463 382 68 4 79 yes 453 371 149 296 1 8 10 106 138 77 3 4
BEAVER FALLS 27 29 0 11 0 yes 36 39 36 35 0 0 1 51 71 0 0 1
BLAIRSVILLE 25 25 0 2 0 yes 24 19 11 19 2 0 0 52 40 0 1 0
BRACKENRIDGE 263 116 26 6 26 yes 265 203 98 240 1 4 11 160 126 72 2 7
BRENTWOOD 464 446 95 7 62 yes 442 424 128 287 0 7 7 104 122 17 0 3
BRIGHTON HEIGHTS 41 41 9 11 2 yes 46 46 22 60 0 0 0 51 57 16 1 2
***BROOKLINE 112 77 13 4 8 yes 129 88 56 102 0 0 5 104 109 69 0 6
BROWNSVILLE 75 46 6 7 14 yes 71 51 45 88 2 2 0 127 87 37 0 4
BUTLER 392 157 18 19 27 yes 411 227 97 233 0 5 10 114 94 36 1 5
CANONSBURG 66 63 10 2 8 no 60 56 35 48 0 2 5 55 31 12 0 0
CARNEGIE 123 123 18 0 6 yes 119 119 44 123 0 1 0 111 87 1 1 0
CHARLEROI 178 163 11 5 12 yes 174 138 105 215 1 6 8 123 257 177 0 8
CLAIRTON 45 45 7 0 7 no 46 46 25 43 0 0 0 0 12 12 0 1
CRAFTON 306 228 78 0 50 yes 305 224 95 267 1 4 2 134 0 0 1 10
DONORA 104 98 14 0 12 yes 108 84 31 72 0 0 0 3 367 358 0 3
EAST LIBERTY 1565 1145 197 143 102 yes 1558 1091 378 1381 0 22 1 201 229 36 5 15
FOX CHAPEL 915 750 0 10 120 yes 941 850 231 418 0 9 9 169 277 46 2 4
FRANKLIN PARK 239 227 63 1 42 yes 244 242 103 161 0 4 8 105 112 10 1 2
FREEPORT 11 12 0 3 0 no 12 12 9 11 0 0 0 1 6 3 0 1
GEORGETOWN 22 22 1 0 0 yes 22 22 13 25 0 0 0 51 4 1 0 0
GIBSONIA 319 222 46 2 33 yes 318 221 99 158 0 2 0 142 98 33 0 4
GLENSHAW 107 84 1 10 6 yes 138 107 34 72 0 3 0 106 89 34 0 0
GREENSBURG 639 444 101 0 70 yes 631 436 170 402 0 8 6 212 98 78 6 3
HAZELWOOD 124 85 10 0 10 yes 122 100 44 119 0 4 4 58 23 2 0 2
HIGHLAND PARK 602 509 85 10 38 yes 605 512 108 294 0 2 7 104 69 12 5 1
***HOMESTEAD 63 63 12 2 9 yes 64 64 36 58 0 1 1 52 64 17 0 5
HOMEWOOD 217 168 15 3 10 no 219 178 89 166 0 1 0 103 20 12 1 8
HOPEWELL 276 263 78 54 78 yes 265 252 150 200 4 6 4 99 106 53 0 4
INDIANA 180 125 4 21 25 yes 181 181 71 123 0 4 6 105 68 12 2 5
JEANNETTE 34 34 2 0 0 no 35 35 25 37 0 0 0 58 19 16 0 2
JOHNSTOWN 223 210 45 21 30 yes 218 218 100 196 1 7 3 64 43 6 4 7
KITTANNING 315 216 21 0 12 yes 313 216 79 142 0 3 3 112 36 32 2 3
LEECHBURG 181 149 16 0 23 yes 173 160 59 104 0 3 6 53 25 19 1 1
LIBERTY BORO 77 77 6 0 7 no 76 75 25 38 0 2 2 51 8 1 0 1
LIGONIER 359 356 81 29 67 yes 358 350 183 314 1 4 13 105 54 17 3 8
MCKEESPORT 491 305 25 0 20 yes 458 274 139 287 1 5 10 99 79 17 3 17
MONONGAHELA 140 135 13 17 12 yes 128 124 65 106 2 3 8 53 125 104 1 8
MONROEVILLE 241 116 16 4 15 no 249 142 104 154 0 2 0 3 76 9 3 10
MOON TWP 709 855 230 195 330 yes 674 820 510 847 2 25 37 240 16 4 3 0
MT. LEBANON 1371 1309 301 0 249 yes 1424 1341 341 967 0 25 34 186 379 22 8 14
MT. WASHINGTON 216 149 23 0 17 yes 211 208 118 180 0 2 4 174 491 68 0 4
MURRYSVILLE 162 152 42 16 54 yes 159 155 85 156 0 2 10 104 31 18 0 3
NEW BRIGHTON 108 73 9 10 12 yes 111 81 53 106 0 1 2 102 101 87 0 1
NEW KENSINGTON 105 85 9 13 9 yes 103 84 59 93 0 2 2 90 125 55 0 5
NORTH HILLS 1121 953 193 0 247 yes 1072 904 299 476 0 10 3 157 107 47 6 11
***NORTH SHORE 157 148 33 14 10 yes 155 150 55 109 0 0 2 105 12 0 0 4
NORTH VERSAILLES 56 56 9 1 9 yes 57 69 30 42 0 0 0 53 10 3 0 1
OAKLAND (Ascension) 630 602 136 83 85 yes 616 603 426 669 0 6 24 154 135 70 5 6
OAKLAND (Shepherd's Heart) 185 165 27 75 27 yes 175 150 123 131 1 1 0 78 137 0 0 2
OAKMONT 642 445 98 39 35 yes 641 443 171 316 1 11 9 111 302 92 4 4
PATTON 68 64 7 2 12 no 40 40 24 40 0 0 1 51 102 100 1 1
PENN HILLS 65 56 1 4 0 yes 93 75 38 65 0 0 3 52 271 14 0 5
PENN HILLS (ROSEDALE) 157 81 9 0 24 yes 148 148 60 113 1 2 3 52 36 32 0 1
PETERS TWP 486 486 109 377 0 yes 477 477 175 241 6 0 10 104 101 49 1 6
PITTSBURGH 436 218 15 40 9 yes 435 218 102 352 2 1 4 122 881 32 11 5
RED BANK 16 16 5 0 0 no 18 16 14 30 0 1 0 23 4 3 0 1
SCOTTDALE 47 57 9 0 1 no 41 41 29 38 1 2 1 61 17 13 3 2
SEWICKLEY 1844 1295 53 296 270 yes 1869 1376 1167 1549 10 20 28 214 70 57 11 11
SOMERSET 190 221 32 10 33 yes 157 183 138 193 2 6 14 104 69 5 2 5
SQUIRREL HILL 425 410 20 5 20 yes 416 416 76 230 0 2 8 104 71 10 1 1
UNIONTOWN 190 156 23 24 16 yes 195 156 112 194 1 3 14 106 134 74 3 9
WARRENDALE 103 103 29 19 34 yes 102 102 83 131 0 6 7 76 24 0 4 3
WASHINGTON 343 256 52 85 53 yes 342 253 157 320 0 2 13 105 62 41 2 6
WAYNE TWP 11 11 1 5 0 no 10 10 6 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WAYNESBURG 46 31 0 4 4 yes 47 32 17 29 0 0 0 51 8 3 1 0
WILKINSBURG 145 138 22 25 27 yes 147 140 68 102 0 5 1 102 75 50 0 4
Grand Total 20263 16511 2747 1784 2670 20151 16876 7964 15048 46 273 385 6377 7109 2413 117 280
***Parish did not submit a 2004 Parochial Report as of September 2005 and as a result 2003 statistics were used.

Number of Signed
Pledge Cards for
2004
Total Dollar amount
pledge for 2004
Plate Offerings,
Pledge Payments
and Reg. Support
Operations from
other Income,
Investments,
Bequests
130
Assistance from
Diocese for
Operating Budget
Total Operating
Revenues
Total Operating
Revenues Previous
Year
To Diocese for
Assessment,
Apportionment, Fair
share
Parochial Report Item Number 1 2 3 4, 5, 6 7 12 13 15 8, 9 19
AMBRIDGE 50 146,136 173,755 10,346 0 184,101 193,054 17,781 12,134 144,314 36,126 2,030
BEAVER 74 146,412 220,421 65,101 8,000 293,522 208,372 21,796 3,022 43,815 404,112 472,395
BEAVER FALLS 17 46,648 59,323 1,218 0 60,541 63,929 7,267 265 0 0 0
BLAIRSVILLE 12 13,000 18,789 2,411 0 21,200 28,159 1,119 1,494 8,301 4,556 0
BRACKENRIDGE 62 91,802 99,206 10,040 0 109,245 119,146 10,860 3,449 1,825 11,339 109,158
BRENTWOOD 114 126,830 159,801 25,748 0 185,549 177,461 20,666 464 5,962 10,426 470,693
BRIGHTON HEIGHTS 0 0 25,280 24,258 0 49,538 60,796 5,431 828 2,981 0 300,288
***BROOKLINE 52 59,874 69,227 11,823 15,800 96,850 101,368 8,355 302 7,870 10,649 0
BROWNSVILLE 0 0 51,645 91,412 0 143,057 148,260 8,002 4,711 0 0 1,553,103
BUTLER 83 131,666 148,663 20,669 0 169,332 199,143 21,470 2,000 67,458 54,973 445,161
CANONSBURG 17 25,336 31,284 44,241 0 75,525 82,754 6,880 482 12,880 12,332 614,000
CARNEGIE 0 0 47,636 22,178 0 69,814 75,698 6,900 1,100 0 20,465 0
CHARLEROI 76 75,780 100,282 13,205 0 113,487 121,017 11,458 2,167 44,505 28,335 232,939
CLAIRTON 13 13,000 29,673 260 5,000 34,933 19,356 879 1,654 10,181 1,120 29,101
CRAFTON 125 61,157 68,525 47,946 5,000 121,471 107,862 11,728 0 0 0 605,648
DONORA 5 3,804 21,463 6,020 0 27,483 30,177 2,096 0 0 0 0
EAST LIBERTY 383 761,416 856,662 369,849 0 1,226,511 1,257,219 141,396 0 60,541 827,505 6,450,590
FOX CHAPEL 170 476,148 607,143 52,902 0 660,045 586,219 42,369 45,909 116,815 41,920 1,008,653
FRANKLIN PARK 68 183,087 197,012 18,414 460 215,886 210,407 17,749 20,494 4,401 109,417 31,285
FREEPORT 0 0 6,009 4,152 0 10,161 10,888 499 864 0 0 41,999
GEORGETOWN 1 2,600 15,690 2,539 0 18,229 17,554 912 1,200 425 965 9,393
GIBSONIA 71 100,000 115,565 4,150 0 119,715 133,519 10,498 4,654 12,773 1,947 40,184
GLENSHAW 39 67,108 103,594 4,552 0 108,146 126,834 11,467 10,325 0 0 124,431
GREENSBURG 111 181,935 216,213 44,019 0 260,232 294,806 27,935 7,399 0 12,531 143,983
HAZELWOOD 21 43,864 92,813 12,832 9,000 114,645 94,373 3,000 732 0 62,161 0
HIGHLAND PARK 95 93,329 127,385 165,903 2,400 295,688 311,293 28,825 15,829 182,513 3,439 2,379,601
***HOMESTEAD 22 22,699 26,257 6,014 7,100 39,371 37,208 1,933 196 0 0 18,339
HOMEWOOD 48 61,663 143,171 22,249 0 165,420 156,856 8,374 0 21,589 0 0
HOPEWELL 41 111,540 235,044 1,957 2,000 239,001 245,107 23,490 6,850 0 0 2,284
INDIANA 32 47,332 108,280 13,838 0 122,118 130,522 7,264 1,720 0 0 359,647
JEANNETTE 0 0 18,507 4,959 0 23,466 24,688 1,124 230 0 0 66,245
JOHNSTOWN 66 103,018 142,669 63,904 0 206,573 192,180 18,126 3,739 7,651 111,193 624,535
KITTANNING 39 53,022 74,145 110,266 6,000 190,411 163,499 21,878 13,509 0 0 719,156
LEECHBURG 4 5,780 47,386 32,447 0 79,833 74,208 6,516 222 8,777 16,595 1,653
LIBERTY BORO 28 16,908 18,469 6,921 0 25,390 26,696 1,160 100 0 504 121,282
LIGONIER 134 284,664 315,935 56,736 0 372,671 416,027 42,713 63,761 0 0 2,560,514
MCKEESPORT 79 93,779 149,451 67,708 0 217,159 255,747 27,038 3,490 0 0 490,500
MONONGAHELA 42 42,720 62,334 37,213 0 99,546 86,853 6,313 1,182 0 856 184,991
MONROEVILLE 70 199,740 210,109 1,174 3,000 214,283 240,219 21,153 5,955 0 0 26,151
MOON TWP 0 0 503,523 3,308 0 506,831 435,160 33,175 0 169,497 239,939 67,661
MT. LEBANON 308 574,584 670,251 35,418 0 705,669 677,189 61,640 27,452 166,066 176,215 275,166
MT. WASHINGTON 68 138,000 150,960 1,110 4,000 156,070 151,037 13,511 6,472 46,425 51,265 21,000
MURRYSVILLE 48 105,739 116,667 0 8,000 124,667 122,127 13,648 130 0 0 43,652
NEW BRIGHTON 50 35,220 45,306 63,216 0 108,522 105,702 7,947 2,544 9,793 11,122 107,801
NEW KENSINGTON 44 60,554 76,769 17,362 0 94,131 88,787 7,211 1,300 12,479 6,013 170,701
NORTH HILLS 216 340,600 346,769 58,263 4,000 409,032 391,462 41,827 13,500 2,000 4,937 166,955
***NORTH SHORE 40 40,000 48,056 17,479 22,000 87,535 31,231 4,883 4,899 0 0 87,864
NORTH VERSAILLES 23 30,962 33,145 1,820 0 34,965 46,851 1,350 1,348 2,775 1,500 7,048
OAKLAND (Ascension) 195 705,579 718,908 255,085 0 973,993 965,058 82,175 95,931 53,318 84,742 6,294,964
OAKLAND (Shepherd's Heart) 0 0 3,316 102,586 24,817 130,719 109,076 8,614 27,836 2,806 0 0
OAKMONT 78 236,604 229,814 46,065 6,999 282,878 266,962 34,002 10,224 0 4,475 851,233
PATTON 0 0 15,561 3,134 0 18,695 16,727 506 686 0 0 43,710
PENN HILLS 36 76,744 91,306 32,404 0 123,710 127,556 15,593 4,980 0 0 71,027
PENN HILLS (All Saints') 38 64,526 70,070 10,719 0 80,789 75,475 10,834 8,855 15,390 23,006 0
PETERS TWP 75 245,663 259,631 55,677 0 315,308 318,906 34,802 3,119 117,795 158,545 0
PITTSBURGH 96 156,377 182,059 330,536 33,750 546,345 618,247 65,271 4,800 44,965 1,521,732 6,126,741
RED BANK 0 0 8,844 3,473 0 12,317 9,810 578 300 5,530 0 0
SCOTTDALE 0 0 10,300 4,000 0 14,300 13,676 700 200 0 0 83,600
SEWICKLEY 243 1,143,934 1,696,224 77,833 0 1,774,057 1,529,889 145,877 296,253 111,342 163,463 1,328,351
SOMERSET 0 0 155,661 11,634 0 167,295 119,504 8,797 13,288 5,090 1,540 163,575
SQUIRREL HILL 69 119,322 134,306 60,217 0 194,523 198,262 19,663 2,850 24,068 7,126 220,240
UNIONTOWN 0 74,528 144,469 67,979 0 212,448 216,267 24,380 2,600 0 15,491 618,710
WARRENDALE 28 81,206 121,886 817 0 122,703 135,750 8,949 3,058 1,655 70,000 63,000
WASHINGTON 56 159,400 217,269 44,773 0 262,042 242,539 23,901 22,129 0 7,777 115,788
WAYNE TWP 6 600 3,442 3,816 0 7,258 5,518 385 0 0 6,000 76,201
WAYNESBURG 12 22,094 29,863 5,558 0 35,421 35,591 2,563 3,939 0 0 0
WILKINSBURG 44 96,466 140,644 33,626 0 174,270 170,416 18,426 1,528 880 5,658 157,520
Grand Total 4,037 8,402,499 11,439,834 2,849,480 167,326 14,456,640 14,054,247 1,325,627 802,652 1,557,450 4,344,012 37,402,438
***Parish did not submit a 2004 Parochial Report and 2003 statistics were used.
Outreach from
Operating Budget
Major Improvements
and Capital
Expenditures
Additions to Capital
Funds, Endowments
Total Investment at
Market Value

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

151

152

153